The Difference Between
Emergency & Urgent Care for Pets
in Ann Arbor, MI
Urgent medical situations and pet emergencies are not the same. Knowing the difference can ensure that you and your pet see the right veterinarian at the best possible time.
At Animal Urgent Center, we support urgent cases exclusively so that:
• You and your pet do not have to spend hours waiting at the ER
• ER vets have the available time, resources, and personnel to handle genuine emergencies
• Your pet can get the appropriate care they need in a friendly, low-stress environment
If you need to see an urgent vet, contact us today!
Urgent Care for Pets vs Emergency Care
Below are many of the most common conditions indicating urgent and emergency medical situations for pets. The most important thing to remember is that urgent situations have the possibility of becoming more serious if they are not treated in a timely manner. Emergencies are much more severe and can be life threatening for pets.
Signs Your Pet Needs
Urgent Care
- Coughing/sneezing
- Lameness/limping
- Parasitic infestation
- Eye redness/discharge
- Ear discharge/ear infection
- Vomiting/diarrhea
- Nasal discharge
- Bad breath, possible oral pain (drooling, eating less)
- Not eating or drinking
- New lumps or bumps
- Urinating less frequently
- Small traces of blood in stool/urine
- Allergies, skin disorders, lesions, fungal infections
- Toxin ingestion
- Minor wounds and lacerations
- Vaccine reactions
- Back pain
- Anal gland issues
Signs Your Pet Needs Emergency Care
- Multiple seizures
- Major trauma (e.g. hit by a car)
- Your pet needs a major abdominal surgery
- Referred by veterinarian to go to the ER for hospitalization
- Uncontrollable bleeding
Still not sure about your pet’s situation?
If our hospital is open, please reach out so we can help you!