Pet Urgent Care and Emergency Vet in Greenville, SC
Knowing when your pet needs urgent care or when they are facing a true emergency can save their life and prevent further complications. Partners Animal Hospital Greenville is fully equipped to handle both urgent and emergency pet care during our normal business hours. If you need immediate assistance, please call us directly at (864) 743-1419, and our dedicated team will guide you through the necessary steps to take.
Urgent Care:
When It's Serious but Not Life-Threatening
Urgent care is necessary when your pet encounters a health issue that needs attention before it escalates, but isn't immediately life-threatening. Here are some signs that your pet should see a veterinarian sooner rather than later:
- Hives, facial swelling, or a sudden onset of allergy symptoms
- Signs of an ear infection (scratching of the ears, ear swelling, odor)
- Persistent coughing or a runny nose
- Eye redness, swelling, or unusual discharge
- Rashes, excessive itching, or irritations
- Evidence of fleas, ticks, or worms
- Changes in bathroom habits, or diarrhea/vomiting
- Urinary issues such as difficulty urinating or blood in the urine
- Mobility issues like limping, difficulty moving, or apparent pain
- Minor injuries including cuts, bite marks, or other superficial wounds
- Behavioral changes
If you observe any of these conditions, it's wise to contact us for advice or to schedule an appointment.
Recognizing an Emergency: Immediate Veterinary Care Needed
Emergencies require swift action. If your pet exhibits any of the following signs, it's a critical situation that demands immediate veterinary attention:
- Signs of pain, including vocalizing distress, avoiding movement, or arching the back
- Likely fractures
- Bleeding that won't stop
- Trauma from bites, burns, scratches, or punctures
- Exposure to snake venom
- Traumatic impacts, such as collisions with vehicles or falling
- Signs of overheating, like excessive panting or labored breathing
- Panting with an open mouth in cats
- Blood discharge from the nose, mouth, or anus
- Vomiting blood
- Difficulty or inability to pass urine or stools
- Ingestion of poisonous substances or overdose of medications
- Abrupt loss of consciousness or collapsing
- Significant fatigue or confusion
- Episodes of seizures
- Distended, firm belly
- Continuous vomiting or diarrhea occurring within a 24-hour period
After-Hours Emergencies
During normal operating hours, please contact Partners Animal Hospital Greenville at (864) 743-1419 for emergency care. If your pet experiences an emergency after hours, we recommend contacting one of the local emergency veterinary clinics immediately.