When to Seek Urgent Care for Your Pet
It can be difficult to determine whether your pet needs urgent veterinary care. If your pet is showing any of the following symptoms, we recommend seeking medical attention as soon as possible:
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Persistent vomiting or diarrhea
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Difficulty breathing or excessive panting
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Sudden weakness or collapse
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Unexplained bleeding
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Severe coughing or choking
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Painful or bloated abdomen
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Difficulty urinating or defecating
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Seizures or tremors
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Deep wounds, lacerations, or bite injuries
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Sudden loss of appetite or extreme lethargy
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Persistent vomiting or diarrhea
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Difficulty breathing or excessive panting
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Sudden weakness or collapse
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Unexplained bleeding
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Severe coughing or choking
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Painful or bloated abdomen
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Difficulty urinating or defecating
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Seizures or tremors
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Deep wounds, lacerations, or bite injuries
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Sudden loss of appetite or extreme lethargy
If you’re ever unsure whether your pet’s condition is urgent, it’s always best to give us a call for guidance.
Our Urgent Care Services for Virginia Beach Pets
Our Virginia Beach animal hospital is equipped to handle a wide range of urgent medical concerns, including:
Call Ahead for Urgent Care
Please contact us before coming in for urgent care. Calling ahead allows our team to assess the situation, prepare appropriately, and guide you on the next steps. We provide urgent care support for established clients, and our team will direct non-clients to a trusted local urgent care facility so their pets can be seen as quickly as possible.
Or give us a call at (757) 689-5001!