Emergency Vets in Atchison, KS

Looking for an emergency vet in Atchison, KS? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

List of Emergency Vets in Atchison, KS

ATCHISON ANIMAL CLINIC

ADDRESS: 1401 US Highway 59, Atchison KS 66002
TEL: (913) 367-0427
The veterinarians and staff at Atchison Animal Clinic are ready to provide your pet with cutting edge veterinary medical care. From wellness exams and vaccines to advanced diagnostics and complex surgical procedures, your pet will receive high quality care at our hospital.

CEDAR RIDGE VETERINARY CLINIC

ADDRESS: 12047 US Highway 73, Atchison KS 66002
TEL: (913) 367-3600
Cedar Ridge Veterinary Clinic is a Mixed Animal Veterinary Practice in Atchison, Kansas, established in 2003 by Drs. Shawn and Christine McCoole. Our goal is to provide a higher standard of animal health care in a clean, modern and safe facility focusing on a compassionate and caring environment for our patients and clients.

WESTSIDE VETERINARY HOSPITAL (ATCHISON)

ADDRESS: 17014 286th Road, Atchison KS 66002
TEL: (913) 367-0456
Our animal hospital has been caring for animals in and around the Atchison, Kansas area for over 30 years. Our commitment to excellence in veterinary medicine and compassionate care for pets has never changed.
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Signs Your Pet Needs Emergency Care

Has your pet experienced some kind of trauma and in need in emergency care? Here are some of the signs to look when determining whether your pet needs an emergency vet:

  • Pale gums
  • Rapid breathing
  • Weak or rapid pulse
  • Change in body temperature
  • Difficulty standing
  • Apparent paralysis
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Seizures
  • Excessive bleeding

How to Handle Your Injured Pet

It is possible that your pet can act aggressively when they’ve been injured. It’s important to be careful how you handle them for their safety and your own.

For Dogs:

  • Be calm and go slow when approaching.
  • If your dog appears aggressive, get someone to help you.
  • Fashion a makeshift stretcher and carefully lift your dog onto it.
  • Support their neck and back as you move them in case of spinal injuries.

For Cats:

  • Cover your cats head gently with a towel, to prevent them from biting you.
  • Very carefully, lift your cat into its carrier or a box.
  • Support their neck and back as you move them in case of spinal injuries.

First Aid Treatment At Home

Depending on the situation, there are some actions you can take at home to stabilize your pet before transporting them to an emergency vet.

Bleeding:

  • If your pet is bleeding externally due to a trauma, apply pressure to the wound quickly and hold it there.
  • If possible, elevate the injury.

Choking:

  • If your pet is choking on a foreign object, put your fingers in their mouth and try to remove the blockage.
  • If you’re unable to remove the blockage, perform a modified version of the Heimlich maneuver by giving a sharp blow to their chest.

CPR:

  • If your pet is unconscious and unresponsive, you may need to perform CPR.
  • First, check if your pet is breathing and if they have a heartbeat. If you cannot find either, start chest compressions.
  • Perform 30 chest compressions followed by two rescue breaths. Repeat this until your pet starts breathing on their own again.
  • To give a rescue breath, close your pets mouth and extend their neck to open the airway. Place your mouth over your pets nose and exhale until you see your pets chest rise.
  • Check for a heartbeat every 2 minutes.
  • Continue giving your pet CPR until you reach an emergency vet.