Emergency Care

After-Hours Emergency Care for Established Patients

For established clients, we offer limited after-hours emergency care when urgent medical needs arise outside of regular business hours. If your pet is experiencing an emergency, please contact our hospital for further instructions and information regarding after-hours fees.

If you believe your pet may be experiencing a medical crisis, err on the side of caution and seek medical attention immediately. Our experienced team of veterinarians, technicians, and assistants is here to help when your pet needs care most.

The following situations may be considered emergencies:

• Difficulty breathing
• Ingestion of a foreign object, drug, poison or unknown substance*
• Bleeding or unexplained bruising
• Blood in vomit, feces, and/or urine
• Severe vomiting, retching, and/or diarrhea
• Swollen, hard, or painful abdomen or unproductive retching
• Serious wound
• Broken limb(s)
• Any injury to the eyes
• Loss of consciousness
• Seizures
• Inability to move or sudden weakness
• Unusual or erratic behavior
• Signs of extreme pain
• Straining to urinate (especially a male cat)
• Labor that does not progress
• Prolonged heat exposure, overheating, or heat stroke
• Snake bite
• Trauma (hit by car, fall)
• Allergic reaction (facial swelling, difficulty breathing)
• Any signs of respiratory difficulty (increased respiratory effort, coughing, wheezing)

When en route to our hospital, we recommend calling ahead with your estimated time of arrival. By contacting us in advance, our emergency team may be able to provide helpful guidance, such as how to control bleeding, protect wounds, cool a pet experiencing heat stroke, or safely transport an injured animal.

*If your pet has ingested a known or suspected toxin, please bring the packaging of the substance with you.