Urgent Care
At Akeso Veterinary Clinic, we understand that no one plans on their pet suddenly falling ill. We’re proud to provide pets with comprehensive urgent care and same-day appointment availability so that we can be here for you when you and your pet need us most.
How to Know If Your Pet Needs Urgent Care
Sometimes it can be difficult to determine whether or not your pet needs urgent care or if their illness can wait for a regularly scheduled sick pet appointment. When in doubt, we always recommend erring on the side of caution and seeking veterinary care if your pet has any of the following symptoms:
- Decreased Appetite
- Vomiting and/or Diarrhea
- Coughing and/or Sneezing
- Facial swelling or oral pain
- Fever
- Laceration
- Constipation
- Ear and/or Skin Infections
- Itching and Scratching
- Difficult Urination
- Limping/Lameness
- Allergic Reaction
- Abscess
- Bite Wound(s)
When Should You Go Directly to ER?
- Comatose/Non-responsive
- Seizure (active)
- Ingestion of poison
- Snakebite
- Automobile accident
- Head Trauma
- Gunshot wound
- Hindlimb paralysis
- Fainting and/or Collapse
- Uncontrolled Bleeding
If you aren’t sure whether your pet needs to see a veterinarian for an urgent care appointment or if it can wait, we always welcome you to contact our office to discuss your pet’s symptoms and get professional advice regarding the urgency of your pet’s condition in addition to guidance on how to provide your pet with comfort until they see a veterinarian.
Quick Results and Fast Treatment With In-House Diagnostics
When you bring your pet in for an urgent care appointment, our first priority will always be to stabilize your pet’s condition and provide any available treatments that will give your pet immediate relief. We then perform a thorough physical examination on your pet which might also include diagnostic tests and imaging to help us pinpoint the underlying cause of illness or determine the extent of a pet’s injury.
Once we have reached a definitive diagnosis of your pet’s conditions, our veterinarians will provide you with a variety of treatment options designed to address the underlying cause of your pet’s illness while continuing to provide symptomatic relief. We’ll answer any questions you might have before determining the most appropriate course of action.
Urgent Veterinary Care in Canonsburg, PA
We understand that having a sick pet can be very stressful for both you and your furry family member, and we do our best to be here for you when you and your pet need us most. Each day, we accommodate as many urgent care and same-day sick pet appointments as possible. If your pet suddenly falls ill, we welcome you to contact our office for more information, advice on how to care for your pet, and to inquire about same-day and urgent care availability.
