Serious health problems, injuries, and illnesses require immediate care. When your pet urgently needs to see a veterinarian, Patriot Animal Hospital offers quality emergency care during our regular business hours. If possible, please call ahead so that we can be prepared for your pet’s arrival and be able to help them quickly, or refer you to an emergency clinic if we are unable to provide immediate and quality care.
If your pet has an emergency after those hours, we recommend the following 24-hour veterinary hospitals:
Emergency Animal Hospital of Crystal Falls
1660 Raider Way, Leander, TX 7864
(512) 817-3474
Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center
115 E Old Settlers Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 744-4644
Austin Veterinary and Emergency Specialty Hospital
7300 Ranch Rd 2222 Bldg 5, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78730
(512) 343-2837
ASAP Vet: Veterinary Urgent Care (open until 9 pm)
12400 N Interstate Hwy 35 Suite A141, Austin, TX 78753
(737) 707-2727
Signs your pet may need emergency care include:
- 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 they react. Call for help if the pet reacts aggressively.
- For dogs, fashion a makeshift stretcher if they are unable to move. Make sure their neck is supported.
- For cats, slowly place a blanket or towel over their 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 512-882-9994 immediately. Don’t try to induce vomiting, as it may cause more problems. We will instruct you to call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Hotline at (888) 426-4435 (a fee may apply) so that we can initiate the correct therapy as immediately as possible. Trained toxicologists will assess the situation and advise based on the condition of the pet.
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