Emergency Veterinary Partners

Emergencies for Dogs & Cats

If your dog or cat is experiencing a veterinary emergency, contact one of these animal emergency hospitals.

Emergencies for Exotic Pets

If your exotic pet is experiencing a veterinary emergency, contact one of these animal emergency hospitals.

Steps to Take In A Pet Emergency

If your pet is experiencing an emergency, follow the steps below.

• Call Ahead If Possible - If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency or requires urgent care, please call an emergency hospital location listed above to let them know that you are on your way. 
• Follow Instructions Provided - When you call to let the emergency pet hospital know you are on your way, instructions may be provided to help you apply first aid or otherwise make your pet as comfortable. Follow these instructions carefully.
• Remain Calm - Keep calm and stay careful around your pet. When an animal is in pain, they will often react quite negatively towards people trying to help them by scratching or biting. 
• Bring Your Pet In For Care - Do not put yourself at risk! Safely bring your pet to the emergency veterinary clinic.

What situations require emergency veterinary care?

The following situations are examples of emergencies that require immediate care:

• Obvious signs of pain or extreme anxiety
• Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop
• Refusal to drink for 24 hours or more
• Seizures and/or staggering
• Choking, difficulty breathing, or continuous coughing/gagging
• Fractured bones or severe lameness
• Bleeding from nose, mouth, rectum, or blood in the urine
• Inability to urinate or pass feces, or pain associated with urinating or passing feces
• Severe vomiting or diarrhea; 2+ episodes in 24-hours
• Heat stress or heatstroke
• Injuries to the eye(s)
• Your pet has ingested something poisonous (such as antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, rodent poison, etc.)
• Unconsciousness