Emergency Vets in Chapel Hill, NC

Looking for an emergency vet in Chapel Hill, NC? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

List of Emergency Vets in Chapel Hill, NC

VINE VETERINARY HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 1217 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill NC 27514
TEL: (919) 942-5117
I, Dr. Ken Redman a veterinarian here with 37 years experience with dogs and cats, will do my best to guide you or help you with any issues your pet presents with if it is within my capabilities. We also provide your furry friends with general wellness check ups, vaccinations, medications, etc.

MEADOWMONT ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 190 Finely Golf Course Road, Chapel Hill NC 27517
TEL: (919) 951-7851
Compassion paired with top-notch veterinary care. Our veterinarians and staff treat our patients as part of our family. We partner with pet owners assuring their pets live their longest and fullest life possible.

VCA LEGION ROAD ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 1703 Legion Road, Chapel Hill NC 27517
TEL: (919) 933-3331
The staff of VCA Legion Road Animal Hospital is very proud of our facility and gladly welcome you and your pets as part of our family. VCA Legion Road is an AAHA affiliated clinic.

VCA TIMBERLYNE ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 110 Banks Drive, Chapel Hill NC 27514
TEL: (919) 968-3047
This state-of-the-art facility remains a place of healing for our patients and a comfortable and convenient location for our clients. Diagnostic medical and surgical resources are the best available and include electronic medical records, digital radiology, therapeutic laser and a comprehensive laboratory.

FALCONBRIDGE ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 50150 Governors Drive, Chapel Hill NC 27517
TEL: (919) 967-4779
If you are looking for superior health care for your pet, we are here for you. Whether it is preventative care or caring for an ill or injured pet, we treat each one compassionately as we would our own. In addition to cats and dogs, our skilled doctors also treat pocket pets and reptiles.AAHA accredited, Falconbridge Animal Hospital, and sister Village Veterinary Hospital are full-service facilities.
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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.