Emergency Vets in Castle Rock, CO

Looking for an emergency vet in Castle Rock, CO? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

List of Emergency Vets in Castle Rock, CO

VCA DOUGLAS COUNTY ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 531 Jerry Street, Castle Rock CO 80104
TEL:(303) 688-2480
Welcome to VCA Douglas County Animal Hospital. Our dedicated and compassionate staff are committed to offering comprehensive health care for cats, dogs, ferrets, pocket pets, sugar gliders, rabbits, guinea pigs, and select reptiles. Our team of general practice doctors will help guide you through preventive care.

BLUE SPRUCE ANIMAL CLINIC

ADDRESS: 101 Briscoe Street, Castle Rock CO 80104
TEL:(303) 663-9700
At Blue Spruce Animal Clinic, you can expect state of the art medical care for your four-legged companions. We believe in nurturing the human-animal bond and creating a harmonious relationship between people and animals.

CAT SPECIALIST

ADDRESS: 612 Atchison Way, Castle Rock CO 80109
TEL: (303) 663–2287
Cat Specialist is a family owned and operated veterinary clinic that has been serving Castle Rock and the surrounding area since 1999. Cat Specialist was founded by Dr. James Olson and his wife Lisa Baker.

VETERINARY SPECIALISTS OF THE ROCKIES

ADDRESS: 774 Maleta Lane, Castle Rock CO 80108
TEL:(303) 660-1027
Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies is there for your pets when your regular veterinarian isn’t available or when you need a board-certified specialist. We are a privately-owned animal hospital open 24/7 for emergencies. We also provide specialty services for pets in Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Denver’s South Suburbs and beyond.

BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL (CASTLE ROCK)

ADDRESS: 4654 Milestone Lane, Castle Rock CO 80104
TEL:(303) 663-7113
Castle Rock, Colorado area residents need look no further than Banfield Pet Hospital for an outstanding partner in their pet’s health care needs. Banfield Pet Hospital has been partnering with pet owners nationwide for over 50 years.

CHERISHED COMPANIONS ANIMAL CLINIC

ADDRESS: 281 Metzler Drive, Castle Rock CO 80108
TEL:(303) 688-3757
We’re Cherished Companions, a Castle Rock veterinary clinic that’s committed to making your pet family comfortable. Our veterinarians specialize in the care of cats and dogs. We serve as the family doctor for your pets.

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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.