“We do not offer overnight hospitalization” If we know that your pet’s condition requires overnight care, we will discuss the available options and provide recommendations.
We embrace diversity in our patients. Exotic animals and small mammals, such as rabbits and rodents, are welcomed with open arms. Your unusual and beloved pets are safe and well-cared for here.
When it comes to urgent care for your pets, we area your trusted partner. We combine expertise, compassion, and convenience to ensure your pet gets the care they deserve. Your pet’s well-being is our priority, always. Contact us now for prompt, exceptional care in your time of need.
One episode of vomiting or loose stool in a pet that is otherwise bright and eating can often be watched for a few hours. Bring your pet in the same day if you see any of these:
Young, old and very small animals dehydrate quickly, so it is safer to have them checked early. Call us at [add: phone number] and our team can help you decide how soon your pet should come in.
Urgent care is for problems that need a vet today but are not immediately life-threatening, such as vomiting, a limp, a minor wound, an allergic reaction or an eye problem. An emergency vet handles critical cases such as collapse, trouble breathing or severe bleeding.
Our urgent care is led by a Boarded Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian (DACVECC), so we are well placed to tell the two apart. If you are unsure, call us and we will help you choose.
We see pets for urgent problems during our open hours: Monday to Friday from 12:00pm to 10:00pm and Saturday from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Our scheduling is flexible so sudden problems can be looked at promptly.
The quickest way to find out how soon we can see your pet is to call us before you leave. Describe your pet’s symptoms and our team will tell you the best next step.
We treat sudden illness and injury in dogs, cats and exotic pets, including:
When a pet needs a closer look, we can use diagnostic imaging such as ultrasound.
A member of our team will ask about your pet’s symptoms and when they began, then your pet is examined by a veterinarian. Based on the findings, the vet may recommend tests or imaging to find the cause.
Yes. Urgent care at Wareham Animal Hospital is not limited to dogs. We see cats as well as exotic animals and small mammals such as rabbits and rodents.
Our multilingual team can also help Spanish-speaking pet owners, so you can understand your pet’s care and ask questions with confidence.
A limp that comes on suddenly is worth a same-day visit, especially in these cases:
Bite wounds, cuts and torn nails also need prompt care, even when they look small. Bite wounds often hide deeper damage and can become infected within a day or two.
While you get ready to come in:
Call right away. Don’t wait for symptoms to appear. Many toxins work best when treated within the first hour or two. Common problems include:
Bring the packaging or a photo of the label with you. Note roughly how much your pet ate and when.
Don’t make your pet vomit unless a veterinarian tells you to. Some substances cause more harm coming back up.
You can also call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 for guidance. A consultation fee may apply.
Sudden facial swelling, hives or itchy bumps often come from an insect sting, a vaccine or something your pet touched or ate. Mild reactions usually respond well to treatment the same day.
Come in right away if the swelling is spreading or your pet shows any of these signs, which can mean a severe reaction:
If you can see a stinger, scrape it away with a card rather than squeezing it. Please don’t give antihistamines at home without first asking a veterinarian about the product and the dose.
Eye problems should be seen the same day. Squinting, a red or cloudy eye, heavy discharge or a pet pawing at its face can point to a scratch, an ulcer or something stuck in the eye. These problems can get worse within hours.
Short-nosed breeds have prominent eyes, and an eye that bulges or looks pushed forward needs immediate care. These breeds include:
Until your visit, keep your pet from rubbing the eye. A cone works well if you have one. Don’t use leftover eye drops from a past problem. Some drops can make a corneal ulcer worse.
We are open Monday to Friday, 12:00pm to 10:00pm, and Saturday, 12:00pm to 6:00pm, at 1 Tobey Rd C 3 in Wareham. [add: whether walk-ins are accepted or patients should call ahead]
Call us or head in immediately if your pet:
Outside our hours, or if your pet will need overnight care, go to [add: name and town of the 24-hour emergency hospital the clinic refers to].
