Emergency Vets in Bellingham, WA

Looking for an emergency vet in Bellingham, WA? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

List of Emergency Vets in Bellingham, WA

BELLINGHAM VETERINARY

ADDRESS: 720 Virgina Street, Bellingham WA 98225
TEL: (360) 734-0720
We provide all levels of compassionate, informed, preventative veterinary care. Our services include advanced specialized care in internal medicine, diagnostic imaging, surgery, dentistry, and cancer treatment.

MAPLEWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL (BELLINGHAM)

ADDRESS: 2869 West Maplewood Avenue, Bellingham WA 98225
TEL: (360) 715-1430
Since 1999, Maplewood Animal Hospital has been dedicated to providing high-quality and compassionate care for dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, and pocket pets. We recognize and honor in our Bellingham clients the common commitment to establish, maintain, and nurture the human/companion-animal bond.

VILLAGE VETERINARY HOSPITAL (BELLINGHAM)

ADDRESS: 4176 Meridian Street, Bellingham WA 98226
TEL: (360) 758-2200
Village Veterinary Hospital’s Mission Statement: To provide the highest quality of veterinary medical care by: Treating all patients as if they were our own pets. Educating clients so they can make informed choices. Creating a positive work environment fostered by respect, cooperation, and education. Make the practice grow and prosper so that the above is possible.

ANIMAL EMERGENCY CARE

ADDRESS: 4176 Meridian Street, Bellingham WA 98226
TEL: (360) 758-2200
24 hour emergency service.

BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL (BELLINGHAM)

ADDRESS: 4379 Guide Meridian Street, Bellingham WA 98226
TEL: (360) 734-9459
Comprehensive examinations, surgeries, and vaccinations are all available at the Banfield Pet Hospital in Bellingham, Washington. Our veterinarians and pet hospital staff will provide health service options that can help maintain the life of your pet.
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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.