Pet Urgent Care
Serious health problems, injuries, and illnesses require immediate care. When your pet urgently needs to see a veterinarian, the doctors at West Lehigh Veterinary Care are here for you.
While we understand you may not always be in a position to call in advance, if you are able to do so it will help our staff be prepared for your arrival so that your pet gets the care they need as fast as possible.
If your pet has an emergency after hours, we recommend the following 24-hour veterinary hospitals:
Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center (EPVMC)
7042 Snowdrift Rd.
Allentown, PA 18106
P: 610-904-1776
F: 484-460-2646
E: contact@epvmc.com
Metropolitan Veterinary Associates
2626 Van Buren Avenue
Norristown, PA 19403
P: 610-666-1050
F: 610-666-1199
E: info@Metro-Vet.com
Quakertown Veterinary Clinic
2250 N. Old Bethlehem Pike
Quakertown, PA 18951
P: 215-515-8810
F: 215-515-6909
Signs your pet may need emergency care:
- 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 the animal reacts.
- For dogs, fashion a makeshift stretcher if the animal is unable to move. Make sure the neck is supported.
- For cats, slowly place a blanket or towel over the head to prevent biting. Slowly lift the animal into an open-topped carrier or box.
- If you think your pet has eaten something poisonous:
Contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center’s 24-hour hotline at 888-426-4435. Trained toxicologists will consider the age and health of your pet, what was ingested, and then make a recommendation about what action should be taken.
