Emergency Services
Signs Your Pet May Need Emergency Care
If you are unsure whether your pet is experiencing an emergency, we encourage you to seek care right away or contact a nearby emergency hospital for guidance.
More specifically, if your pet is showing any of the following symptoms, we recommend seeking emergency veterinary care as soon as possible:
- Difficulty breathing or persistent coughing
- Collapse, weakness, or inability to stand
- Seizures or sudden disorientation
- Severe vomiting or diarrhea, especially with blood
- Signs of pain, such as whining, trembling, or restlessness
- Trauma, including being hit by a car or a fall
- Ingestion of toxins or foreign objects
- Pale gums or excessive bleeding
- Difficulty urinating or defecating
- Sudden changes in behavior or extreme lethargy
If something doesn’t feel right, it’s always best to err on the side of caution and have your pet evaluated right away.
Recommended Emergency Veterinary Hospitals
For emergency services, we recommend contacting one of the following trusted veterinary emergency centers:
We’re Here to Support You
We understand how stressful and frightening a pet emergency can be. If your pet requires follow-up care after an emergency visit, our team at Creekside Animal Hospital is here to continue their care and support their recovery every step of the way.