Pet Urgent Care
Pet Urgent Care
Immediate Care for Pets in Need
When your pet needs urgent medical attention, you can count on the compassionate team at PetSmart Veterinary Services: Georgetown to provide prompt and effective care. Our pet urgent care services are designed to address a wide range of urgent medical concerns, from vomiting to snake bites and everything in between, during regular business hours.
When to Call for Urgent Care
Sometimes, it can be challenging to know whether your pet requires immediate care from a veterinarian. At PetSmart Veterinary Services: Georgetown, we recommend contacting us for pet urgent care for your pet if they are experiencing any of the following:
Illness:
If your pet is displaying symptoms of illness, such as vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, or loss of appetite, our veterinary team can provide a thorough examination and diagnostic testing to determine the underlying cause of their symptoms.
Respiratory Distress:
Difficulty breathing or respiratory distress can indicate a serious medical emergency. Our veterinary team will evaluate your pet’s breathing and determine the cause of their respiratory distress.
Urinary Distress/Bowel Issues:
Pets that are not moving their bowels or experiencing urinary distress, such as straining to urinate or blood in the urine, may be suffering from conditions such as urinary tract infections, bladder stones, and GI obstructions. Our team will perform diagnostic tests to identify the underlying cause and provide appropriate treatment to relieve your pet’s discomfort.
Injuries/Lacerations:
If your pet falls and is limping or cuts themselves on a sharp object, our veterinary team is prepared to clean and repair wounds or diagnose and determine a treatment plan if your companion has any injuries such as broken bones. We also have a stance analyzer that can assist us in diagnosing pet lameness.
Call Ahead: Help Us Help Your Pet
If your pet requires urgent medical attention, please call ahead to let us know you’re on your way. Your call allows our veterinary team to prepare for your pet’s arrival and provide prompt care when you arrive at PetSmart Veterinary Services: Georgetown. Our facility is equipped with the necessary resources and equipment to address concerns for pet urgent care during regular business hours, and our experienced veterinary team is here to support you and your pet during this stressful time.
If your pet has experienced a serious trauma, such as being hit by a car, and is in critical condition, we can still help in many cases. If you are close by, we may be able to stabilize your pet and can refer you to overnight emergency care or a specialty hospital if needed. Please call us to speak to our knowledgeable staff so that we can advise you on the best next steps. If we are closed, we suggest contacting your nearest 24-hour emergency veterinarian.
Get Help for Your Pet Now
Please get in touch with us at PetSmart Veterinary Services: Georgetown immediately if your beloved companion needs pet urgent care, and we’ll do everything we can to ensure they receive the care they need to get back on the road to recovery. We your pet needs a veterinarian urgently, we are here for you.
