Pet Urgent Care
When your pet gets sick or injured, you want to make sure they get veterinary care as soon as possible. At Hickory Grove Animal Hospital, we understand that your pet’s health is your top priority. We offer daytime pet urgent care services for sick pets and minor injuries. Our dedicated team is here to provide prompt and compassionate care for your beloved companions. If your cat or dog needs pet urgent care in Charlotte, NC, please call us to see if we can help.
Reasons to Seek Urgent Care for Your Pet
Pet urgent care is designed to address health issues that require prompt attention but are not severe enough to be considered emergencies. This service bridges the gap between regular veterinary visits and emergency care, providing timely treatment for conditions that cannot wait days or weeks for a scheduled appointment. If your pet is experiencing any of the following issues, you should consider seeking urgent care:
Vomiting or diarrhea for 24+ hours
Minor cuts or lacerations
Minor burns
Limping
Persistent coughing or sneezing
Eye infections or discharge
Ear infections or discharge
Loss of appetite for 24+ hours
Sudden weight loss
Difficulty defecating
Straining to urinate*
Unexplained lethargy
Sudden changes in behavior
Crying out in pain
*If you have a male cat straining to urinate, that may be an emergency. Please seek care immediately.
What to Do if Your
Pet Needs Urgent Care
If your companion needs pet urgent care, please contact Hickory Grove Animal Hospital for guidance. Our compassionate team will provide instructions on the next steps and help you determine if urgent care is appropriate and whether we are prepared to treat your pet or need to refer you to a local pet urgent care and emergency facility. If we tell you to bring your pet in, our skilled veterinarians and staff are equipped to handle a wide range of health issues, providing accurate diagnoses and effective treatments. We are unable to accept walk-ins and take urgent care on a case-by-case basis. By calling ahead, you help us prepare for your pet’s arrival. Once you are at our hospital, our receptionists will give you an estimated wait time for your pet to be seen between our scheduled appointments.
If your pet needs urgent care outside of our business hours, please refer to our After-Hours Emergencies page for information on local 24-hour facilities. If you believe your pet needs emergency care, please visit our Pet Emergency page for more information or give us a call directly.
Pet Urgent Care FAQs
In the case of physical traumas, evaluate the injury and use a clean bandage or cloth to gently wrap the injured area. Do not use any antiseptic and avoid cleaning out a wound, as an experienced professional should handle that. Wrapping the wound helps slow the bleeding, and pressure should be continuously applied for severe bleeding. Once your pet’s injury has been covered, seek urgent or emergency care right away.
Pet Urgent Care in Charlotte, NC
If your pet is sick, injured, or acting strange, it is always best to go to a professional for advice and care. You can rely on the experienced team at Hickory Grove Animal Hospital for reliable and compassionate pet urgent care. Our commitment to your pet’s health means we are here to provide the necessary care when you need it most. Contact us today at (704) 563-5858 to discuss your pet’s symptoms and obtain a pet urgent care visit in Charlotte, NC for your cat or dog. Your pet’s well-being is our top priority.
Experienced Veterinarian in Charlotte
Hickory Grove Animal Hospital provides daytime pet urgent care for dogs and cats in Charlotte and the surrounding areas, including Matthews, Mint Hill, Plaza Midwood, NoDa, Harrisburg, and the University area.
