Your pet just had an accident or suddenly fell ill. You're worried and need veterinary care right away. When your pet needs urgent or emergency care, it's important to know the right steps to take. At Alpha Animal Hospital, your veterinarian near you in Campbell, we provide a variety of veterinary services and one of them is urgent care.
What Qualifies as an Emergency?
Some examples of pet emergencies requiring immediate veterinary care include:
- Difficulty breathing or collapse
- Seizures
- Uncontrollable bleeding
- Ingesting poison or toxins
- Being hit by a car
- Severe vomiting or diarrhea
- Sudden inability to walk
If your pet is displaying any of these signs, call us right away. We provide emergency veterinary services in Campbell, CA.
Transporting Your Pet
Carefully transport your pet to our emergency veterinary clinic in Campbell, CA. Gently secure pets in a carrier or wrap them in a blanket. Do not try to restrain pets that may bite. For collapsed pets, slide them onto a firm surface for transport. Monitor their breathing rates and watch for signs of worsening conditions. Call us to let us know you're on the way.
What To Expect When You Arrive
At Alpha Animal Hospital in Campbell, CA, our veterinary team will immediately assess your pet and provide any urgently needed treatment. We will stabilize your pet before discussing additional care, costs, and treatment options. Please share any details you know about what happened to cause the emergency.
How Long Will Emergency Care Take?
The length of emergency visits varies depending on the severity of your pet's condition. We may need to provide initial urgent care before observing your pet or running tests. Your pet may even need to be hospitalized for ongoing care. We strive to provide updates and discuss next steps as soon as possible.
Common Emergency Treatments
Depending on your pet's condition, common emergency treatments may include:
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Intravenous (IV) fluids and medication
- Pain medication
- Oxygen therapy
- Wound treatment and bandaging
- Toxin removal
Our experienced veterinarian is equipped to stabilize and treat your pet in an emergency situation.
Reach Out to Us to Discuss Your Pet's Care
Don't wait—call Alpha Animal Hospital in Campbell, CA, right away if your pet needs urgent veterinary care. As your emergency veterinarian near you, we are committed to providing the prompt, compassionate care your pet needs 24/7. Contact us anytime to learn more about our emergency services.
