We’re Always Ready For Emergency Care
Our facility is staffed and equipped to respond to any medical or surgical need. From a simple bee sting to severe trauma, our staff is prepared to care for your pet and help you through a stressful time. We strive to provide our patients’ human companions with prompt, attentive, compassionate, and personal service from the very first moment a patient arrives. This includes establishing a quick, clear line of communication with the primary care veterinarian when possible. We want you to be informed and comforted throughout the process because we know how important and irreplaceable your beloved family friend is to you and your family.
While we understand you may not always be in a position to call in advance, if you are able to do so, it will help our staff be prepared for your pet’s arrival and ensure they get the care they need as quickly as possible.
If your pet has an emergency after hours, we recommend our partner vet:
Colorado Veterinary Specialists and Animal ER (CVSG)
(303) 794-1188
401 E County Line Road
Littleton, CO, 80122
Signs your pet may need emergency care:
- Pale gums
- Rapid breathing
- Weak or rapid pulse
- Change in body temperature
- Difficulty standing
- Apparent paralysis
- Loss of consciousness
- Seizures
- Excessive bleeding
Safety Tips:
- Pets who are severely ill or injured may try to bite, claw, or act in an aggressive manner toward those trying to help them. Approach any injured or sick pet slowly and calmly; say their name and see how the animal reacts. Call for help if the pet reacts aggressively.
- For dogs, fashion a makeshift stretcher if the animal is unable to move. Make sure the neck is supported.
- For cats, slowly place a blanket or towel over the head to prevent biting. Slowly lift the animal into an open-topped carrier or box.
- Elevate and apply pressure to any bleeding wound.
If you think your pet has eaten something poisonous:
Call us at (303) 683-1675 immediately! If after hours, contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center’s 24-hour hotline at 888-426-4435. Trained toxicologists will consider the age and health of your pet and what was ingested, and then make a recommendation about what action should be taken.