Emergency Care

We provide emergency and critical care for pets. Please call us at 803-865-1418 for immediate assistance.

What is an Emergency?

Sometimes it's not really obvious when a pet needs emergency care. Some things that are more serious and are more likely to require immediate attention include:

• Abdominal pain, bloating, or enlargement
• Repeated vomiting or gagging
• Persistent diarrhea
• Pale mucous membranes or gum color
• Rapid or difficult breathing
• Straining to urinate or bloody urine
• Prolonged labor
• Seizures, convulsions, or trembling
• Sudden paralysis or severe lameness
• Bleeding or open wounds
• Tissue swelling or bruising
• Vocalizing as if in pain or distress
• Weakness, disorientation or collapse
• Poison exposure or ingestion
• Persistent cough
• Any injury to the eye or swelling