Urgent Care
If your pet is experiencing an urgent medical condition and cannot wait for the next available appointment, call our team at 614-444-9696 for prompt care or walk-in. Please note that check-ins may be halted earlier, due to excessive wait times and/or doctor availability.
Here, your pet will be able to receive treatment for an injury or illness that requires prompt medical attention but is not life-threatening. Consider whether your pet is stable enough to wait for their appointment.
What Is the Difference Between Pet Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care?
While some practices can overlap in what they offer, there is usually a distinct difference between urgent and emergency vet care. One way to quickly determine where you should take your pet is to ask yourself if their condition can wait until their next vet appointment, needs prompt attention (urgent care) or requires immediate care (emergency). Pets experiencing a life-threatening injury or illness need to be seen at an emergency veterinary hospital.
Conditions Treated at Urgent Care
- Skin allergies
- Hives
- Swelling
- Ear infections
- Coughing
- Abscess
- Fever
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Superficial wounds
- Not eating or drinking
Conditions Requiring Emergency Care
- Not eating or drinking for more than two days
- Weak or rapid pulse
- Choking
- Bloating
- Difficulty breathing
- Fall from a height
- Dystocia, or difficulty giving birth
- Serious trauma
- Loss of consciousness
- Repeated seizures
- Paralysis
- Excessive or hard-to-control bleeding
Visit Our Pet Urgent Care or Schedule an Appointment Today
If you’ve noticed that something isn’t right with your pet, get them the veterinary care they need as soon as possible. To learn more about our urgent care services or to schedule an appointment, call German Village Veterinary Hospital at 614-444-9696 today.
Please note that check-ins may be halted earlier, due to excessive wait times and/or doctor availability.
