Emergencies

If your pet needs
urgent care.

I do not provide emergency services. If your pet needs urgent attention, please contact a full-service veterinary clinic right away.

Important

We are not an emergency service.

I do not provide emergency services. If your pet needs emergency attention, please call a full-service veterinary clinic for care. I work closely with all local clinics and am happy to refer you for services I do not offer — including surgery, X-rays, and urgent care.

What counts as an emergency?

If your pet is experiencing any of the following, please seek emergency care immediately:

  • Difficulty breathing, choking, or persistent coughing
  • Severe bleeding or trauma (hit by car, fall, fight)
  • Suspected poisoning or ingestion of a toxic substance
  • Sudden collapse, seizures, or loss of consciousness
  • Inability to urinate or defecate, especially in male cats
  • Severe vomiting or diarrhea, particularly with blood
  • A bloated, distended abdomen (especially in deep-chested dogs)
  • Eye injuries or sudden loss of vision
  • Severe pain — whining, panting, refusing to move

What to do

Call a full-service veterinary clinic directly. They are equipped to assess and treat your pet in an emergency. A few tips once you’ve made contact:

  1. Call ahead — this gives the clinic time to prepare for your pet’s arrival.
  2. Bring your pet’s medical history if you can — or at minimum, a list of current medications.
  3. Drive safely — an accident on the way will not help your pet.
  4. If your pet is small or injured, transport them in a carrier or wrapped in a blanket if possible.

After the emergency is over

Once your pet is stable, we’d be glad to provide follow-up care in your home.

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