Your Partner in Pet Emergencies
When your beloved pet faces an emergency, every moment counts. At Animal Farm Pet Hospital, we understand the distress and urgency of these situations. Our compassionate and experienced veterinary team is here to provide prompt and effective emergency care, guiding you through every step of the process. Whether it's offering advice over the phone or performing life-saving treatments, we're dedicated to helping you and your pet navigate through the unexpected with care and expertise.
Affordable Emergency Veterinary Care
We believe that every pet deserves access to high-quality emergency care, regardless of financial constraints. That's why we're committed to providing excellent veterinary services at affordable rates. Our transparent fee structure ensures that you know exactly what to expect, with no hidden fees. During your visit, we'll discuss the costs associated with diagnostic testing and treatment options, empowering you to make informed decisions that fit within your budget. At Animal Farm Pet Hospital, we prioritize your pet's well-being without compromising on affordability.
Common Cat & Dog Emergencies
Pet emergencies can arise suddenly and unexpectedly. Some common emergencies we treat include:
- Foreign Object Ingestion: Pets may swallow objects that can cause blockages or internal injuries.
- Trauma from Accidents or Falls: Injuries from car accidents or falls require immediate attention.
- Urinary Issues: Difficulty urinating may indicate a urinary obstruction or infection.
- Wounds & Lacerations: Open wounds or deep cuts require prompt medical care to prevent infection.
- Abdominal Bloat: Bloating in pets can be life-threatening and requires immediate veterinary attention.
- Respiratory Distress: Difficulty breathing may indicate respiratory problems or airway obstruction.
- Toxin Exposure: Pets may ingest toxins or poisons, leading to severe illness or poisoning.
- Bleeding, Vomiting, or Pain: These symptoms can indicate various underlying health issues and require urgent evaluation.
- Loss of Consciousness or Mobility: Any sudden loss of consciousness or ability to stand warrants immediate attention.
- Seizures: Seizures can be a sign of neurological disorders or other serious medical conditions.
- Allergic reaction: If your pet presents with hives, facial swelling, severe itching or red eyes, he may be having an acute allergic reaction that can be life threatening.
- Heatstroke: it is a term commonly used for hyperthermia or elevated body temperature. If their body temperature is too high, they can develop permanent organ failure and die.
- Inability to defecate: Pet that are unable to defecate may vomit, eat or drink less and change behaviors (vocalizing, hiding, decrease social interaction).
- Difficulty with birth (more than a few hours between puppies/kittens): Consider an emergency 1) If your pet presents no signs of labor within 24 hours, 2) if no fetus is produced after 30–60 minutes of hard labor; 3) crying, biting or injuring the vulva area; 4) abnormal vaginal discharge (hemorrhage, odorous, mucopurulent); 5) resting for more than four hours between fetuses without contractions; 6) presence of a fetus or fetal membranes in the vulva for greater than 15 minutes; 7) weak or absent contractions for more than 2 hours; 8) signs of illness on the female (major exhaustion, fever, tremors, multiple vomiting).
- Refusal to eat or drink for longer than a day
- Eye injury: Many eye injuries can cause blindness or even loss of the eye if left untreated.
If you suspect your pet is experiencing an emergency, don't hesitate to contact Animal Farm Pet Hospital at (415) 333-0813. Our team is here to provide the urgent care your pet needs, ensuring their health and well-being are our top priorities.
Never administer human medication to your cat unless specifically advised to do so by your veterinarian.