when pets
speak, we know
how to listen.
Urgent care is for times when your dog or cat has a non-life-threatening condition, and you’re not able to be seen by your primary veterinarian quickly.
Don’t wonder and don’t wait. Count on AcutePet. We understand what your pet is trying to say and deliver the type of care needed with the compassion and kindness you (and your pet) deserve.
why AcutePet Urgent Care?
partnership
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what we treat
- Digestive issues
- Flea allergy or infestation
- Hives
- Insect bites or stings
- Itching/Scratching
- Licking/Chewing affected area
- Red, irritated skin
- Rubbing face
- Runny eyes
- Skin irritation or infection
- Sneezing
- Swelling of face, ears, lips, ocular area
- Vaccine sensitivity or reaction
- Discomfort
- Licking
- Scooting
- Hiding
- Lethargy/Decreased Activity
- Allergic conditions
- Foreign object inhalation
- Lower respiratory irritation, virus or disease
- Upper respiratory irritation, virus or disease
- Cremation
- Euthanasia
- Discharge
- Discomfort
- Infections
Some pets maintain a baseline temperature slightly above or below these ranges.
- Cats – the normal body temperature is between 100.5 and 102.5 degrees F.
- Dogs – the normal body temperature is between 99.5 and 102.5 degrees F.
- Change in appetite – not eating or drinking
- Constipation
- Dehydration
- Diarrhea
- Dietary indiscretion
- Foreign material ingestion
- Intestinal parasites (worms)
- Vomiting
- Broken toenail
- Lameness/Limping
- Possible broken bone/Fracture assessment
- Trouble/Difficulty walking
- Wounds, lacerations (cuts), abrasions (scrapes), abscesses
- Assistance in administration of prescribed medications
- Subcutaneous fluid administration
Animals are often very good at concealing any discomfort, and it may be shown in less obvious ways, like slight changes in behavior, activity, or body language.
- Arthritis
- Neurologic
- Oncologic (cancer related)
- Orthopedic (bone, joint, muscular)
- Hot spots
- Itching
- Masses or lumps
- Rashes
Quick intervention is usually indicated for most ingestions or exposures, and may include induction of vomiting, decontamination or administration of binding agents, supportive care, or medications.
- Chemical substances or compounds
- Medications (human or veterinary)
- Overdoses
- Plants
- Medication side effect or overdose
- Metabolic disease or disorder
- Neurological disease or disorder
- Toxin exposure or ingestion
- Bloody urine
- Dehydration
- Increased frequency
- Straining or difficulty urinating
You know your pet best – sometimes it is hard to determine exactly what is bothering them, but you know they just aren’t themselves. This can be your pet’s way of letting you know they aren’t feeling well or are sick.
- Change in activity level
- Change in appetite
- Change in behavior
- Hiding
what to expect at AcutePet Urgent Care
- Thank you,