Emergencies

You know your pet, you are with them everyday and know when something just isn't right. If you are concerned about your pet, do not hesitate to call. Sometimes, by asking a few questions, your pet's doctor or hospital staff member can determine if your pet needs to be seen immediately or if your pet can wait to be seen on an appointment.

If you notice any of the following problems, call us to let us know you are coming and bring your pet in immediately for emergency care.

• Your pet has been experienced some kind of trauma, such as being hit by a car or a blunt object or falling more than a few feet.
• Your pet isn't breathing or you can't feel a heartbeat.
• Your pet is unconscious and won't wake up.
• You suspect any broken bones.
• Your pet is having trouble breathing or has something stuck in their throat.
• Your pet is having a seizure.
• Your pet is bleeding from the eyes, nose, or mouth.
• You think your pet might have ingested something toxic, such as antifreeze, rat poison, any kind of medication that wasn't prescribed to them, or household cleansers. (Make sure to bring the container or the commercial or chemical name of the product or a list of ingredients.)
• Your pet, particularly your male cat, is straining to urinate, or is unable to.
• Your pet shows signs of extreme pain, such as whining, shaking, and refusing to socialize.
• Your pet collapses or suddenly can't stand up.
• Your pet begins bumping into things or suddenly becomes disoriented.
• Your pet has an injury to their eyes, or she suddenly seems to become blind.
• Your pet's abdomen is swollen and hard to the touch, and/or gagging and trying to vomit.
• You see symptoms of heatstroke. (Heavy panting, extreme weakness, body temperature of 104 degrees F)
• Your pregnant dog or cat has gone more than three to four hours between delivering puppies or kittens.
• Your pet is having swelling of the face or hives.
• Your pet has any penetrating wounds especially on the chest or abdomen

Remember even a loving pet when scared, injured or disoriented may bite. Please use extreme care when moving or transporting your pet.

If your pet is having an emergency and it is after our regular business hours, we refer to two local Emergency Hospitals. They are:

Animal Emergency Clinic West
5320 West 140th Street
Brookpark, Ohio 44142
(216) 362-6000

Animal Emergency Center, Inc.
5152 Grove Avenue (Rt. 57)
Lorain, Ohio 44055
(440) 240-1400
They are open Weeknights 6:00pm to 8:00am and Weekends from 12:00 noon on Saturday until 8:00am Monday mornings.

Serving the Western Cleveland communities and Northeast Ohio including: Avon, Avon Lake, Bay Village, Fairview Park, Lakewood, Lorain, North Ridgeville, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, Rocky River, Westlake, Western Cleveland, and Northeast OH.