Emergency Vets in Cedar Falls, IA

Looking for an emergency vet in Cedar Falls, IA? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

List of Emergency Vets in Cedar Falls, IA

TAYLOR VETERINARY HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 315 State Street, Cedar Falls IA 50613
TEL: (319) 277-1883
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to care for your pet. Our caring staff and dedicated doctors enjoy seeing all kinds of domestic pets.

CEDAR VALLEY VETERINARY CENTER

ADDRESS: 1703 State Street, Cedar Falls IA 50613
TEL: (319) 277-4564
Cedar Valley Veterinary Center is located in Cedar Falls, Iowa in conjunction with the historic community Main Street. For over 30 years CVVC has been devoted to caring for our animal friends in Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Waverly and the surrounding Cedar Valley.

CEDAR HEIGHTS PET CLINIC

ADDRESS: 5305 University Avenue, Cedar Falls IA 50613
TEL: (319) 268-0129
Cedar Heights is a full-service provider for the health of your pet!

COMPANION ANIMAL CLINIC & PET RESORT

ADDRESS: 4728 University Avenue, Cedar Falls IA 50613
TEL: (319) 277-2354
Companion Animal Clinic & Pet Resort is now a single source pet care center that combines expert medical services with the fun and pampering of a pet resort.

ADVANCED PET CARE CLINIC

ADDRESS: 4507 Algonquin Drive, Suite A, Cedar Falls IA 50613
TEL: (319) 277-7675
Advanced Pet Care Clinic is a full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care.
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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.