Thank you for being a part of our pet community. Unfortunately, VCA Urgent Care Wheeling will close permanently after normal business hours on Friday, January 31, 2025. This decision was not made lightly, and we understand the impact it may have on you, your community and your beloved pet. As we consolidate care, we want to thank you for trusting us with your pet and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
For urgent care, please join the Virtual Waiting Room as we will continue to see patients through Friday, January 31.
After January 31, we will continue to offer emergency pet care at VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital if your pet needs to be seen and your primary veterinarian is unavailable or closed.
We greatly appreciate the opportunity to care for your pet.
Important Notice:
Thank you for being a part of our pet community. Unfortunately, VCA Urgent Care Wheeling will close permanently after normal business hours on Friday, January 31, 2025. This decision was not made lightly, and we understand the impact it may have on you, your community and your beloved pet. As we consolidate care, we want to thank you for trusting us with your pet and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
For urgent care, please join the Virtual Waiting Room as we will continue to see patients through Friday, January 31.
After January 31, we will continue to offer emergency pet care at VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital if your pet needs to be seen and your primary veterinarian is unavailable or closed.
We greatly appreciate the opportunity to care for your pet.
Important Notice:
Thank you for being a part of our pet community. Unfortunately, VCA Urgent Care Wheeling will close permanently after normal business hours on Friday, January 31, 2025. This decision was not made lightly, and we understand the impact it may have on you, your community and your beloved pet. As we consolidate care, we want to thank you for trusting us with your pet and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
For urgent care, please join the Virtual Waiting Room as we will continue to see patients through Friday, January 31.
After January 31, we will continue to offer emergency pet care at VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital if your pet needs to be seen and your primary veterinarian is unavailable or closed.
We greatly appreciate the opportunity to care for your pet.
Pain while moving or limping can be a sign of anything from a mild sprain or strain to a serious orthopedic or neurological issue. A mild episode of pain that resolves quickly may not need a trip to the veterinarian, but pain severe enough to cause your pet to not want to walk or not use a limb should be evaluated.
When to visit VCA Urgent Care
Acute pain or limping that does not resolve in less than an hour
Pain when your pet’s neck or back is touched
Your pet is limping or experiencing pain, but can walk and stand on its own (walking on three legs is okay)
When to seek emergency care
We recommend visiting an emergency hospital if your pet is experiencing any of the following:
Your pet has an obvious fracture
Your pet is unable to stand/walk without assistance
The limping is associated with major trauma like being hit by a car or picked up and shaken by a larger animal
