top of page
clips4sale banner (1).png

KNOWING WHEN YOUR PET NEEDS EMERGENCY CARE:

As a pet parent, knowing when to seek emergency care for your companion isn’t always easy. After all, they can’t tell you when they’re hurting or not feeling well! Instead, it’s up to you to keep a close eye on them and seek prompt veterinary care if something seems seriously wrong. We always recommend being cautious when it comes to something as important as your pet's health. However, there are some symptoms and situations in which emergency care is always warranted, including: 

  • Severe lacerations

  • Uncontrollable bleeding

  • Seizures or loss of consciousness

  • Extreme lethargy

  • Collapse

  • Respiratory distress/choking

  • Injuries sustained in fights with other animals, car accidents, and falls

  • Difficulty during labor and delivery

  • Refusal to eat or drink for 24+ hours

  • Straining to pass urine or feces

  • Repeated vomiting or diarrhea 

  • Bleeding from any orifice

  • Sudden extreme behavior changes

  • Signs of heat stroke

  • Crying out in pain


This list is not exhaustive. If you have any reason to think something may be seriously wrong, contact us right away — even if your pet isn’t exhibiting any of the symptoms above. It’s always best to listen to your instincts and bring them in for a checkup when something isn’t right.
 
Additional Fee for Urgent Care visits that we work into our schedule is $45. If you have a true emergency that we need to stop what we are doing to prioritize your pet the Emergency Fee is $75. We also are only able to take in so many urgent care patients in a day. If we bring your pet in beyond our capacity as an urgent care overflow patient this fee is also $75. This is in addition to the $50 examination fee. We hope you understand this fee is to support our staff that are staying late and working through lunch to take care of your babies. We love them almost as much as you do but it's hard being away from our own families. 

The Difference Between Urgent Care and Emergency Care:

Pet urgent care and pet emergency care are similar, but knowing the difference between the two is crucial for keeping your pet healthy during a stressful situation. If your pet is experiencing any symptoms that could signal a life-threatening condition (like those mentioned above), you need to consider that as emergency care.

Any non-life-threatening but pressing issues such as rashes/minor skin irritations, scratching at the mouth or ears, or mild injuries that cannot wait for an appointment are urgent. In either case, contact us immediately if something seems out of the ordinary with your pet, and we will help you make the right decision.

bottom of page