One of the most frightening things that can happen for a pet owner is to find their pet sick or injured unexpectedly. If it is a weekend or after business hours when your local vet can’t be reached, it can be even more upsetting. Knowing when you need to contact an emergency vet, and when you can wait it out until your local vet opens can sometimes mean life or death for your pet.
WHEN SHOULD I GO TO
URGENT CARE vs EMERGENCY CARE?
URGENT CARE
“I know there is something wrong with my pet & it needs to be checked out by a vet ASAP!”
SEEK URGENT CARE FOR:
- ABSCESSES
- COUGHING
- EAR INFECTIONS
- FEVER
- HIVES/ SWELLING REACTIONS
- LIMPING
- SKIN ALLERGIES
- SUPERFICIAL CUTS OR WOUNDS
- OCCASIONAL VOMITTING OR DIARRHEA
For Urgent Care we are recommending people contact:
PetVet Urgent Care
9302 Towne Square Ave.
Blue Ash, OH 45242
(513) 715-2344
https://petveturgentcare.com/
EMERGENCY CARE
LIFE THREATENING
SEEK EMERGENCY CARE FOR:
- DRY HEAVING OR POSSIBLE BLOATING
- DIFFICULTY BREATHING OR CHOKING
- DIFFICULTY GIVING BIRTH
- FALL FROM HEIGHT
- FOREIGN BODY
- SERIOUS TRAUMA (HIT BY CAR)
- REPEATED SEIZURES
- NOT EATING OR DRINKING FOR 2+ DAYS
- UNCONCIOUSNESS / COLLAPSE
For Emergencies we are recommending people contact:
MedVet Cincinnati
3964 Red Bank Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 561-0069
https://www.medvetforpets.com/location/cincinnati/