Emergency
After hours Emergency Information
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) Falls Church
571-730-6880
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Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) Georgetown:
202-524-9199
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703-591-3304
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Wildlife Emergencies (NoVa): 703-440-0800 *Leave message for a volunteerÂ
**Please note SEAVS is unable to take in wildlife due to concern for contagious disease that will affect our patients.
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Emergency During Hours
Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services (SEAVS) sees scheduled appointments Monday through Saturday.
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In the case of an emergency during normal business hours, please contact our office immediately at 703-281-3750.
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Our facility is equipped to hospitalize patients overnight, however we do not see or admit patients after hours.
Please also note that we are not staffed 24 hours.
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What constitutes an emergency?
Exotic animal pets are adept at hiding illness. By the time you notice signs of a problem, your pet may have been sick for quite a while. Signs/symptoms to watch for include decreased appetite and/or stool production, change in stool appearance or amount, change in thirst and/or urination, lethargy, piloerection (feathers or fur standing up, giving a fluffed appearance), eyes closed, etc.
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Should you notice any of these signs in birds or mammals, please contact us or an emergency veterinary clinic immediately. Please note that decreased or absent appetite is considered a same day emergency in birds and small exotic mammals. Although true reptile emergencies are uncommon, there are situations where bringing your reptile in immediately may be recommended.
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Should you have questions regarding your pet’s specific situation, or whether your pet requires immediate attention, please contact us or an emergency veterinary clinic.
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