Emergency Vets in Columbia, MO

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List of Emergency Vets in Columbia, MO

R VET AT COLUMBIA

ADDRESS: 400 Nebraska Avenue, Columbia MO 65201
TEL: (573) 443-7274
We deliver the highest standard quality and compassion of veterinary medicine to your furry friends along with friendly and professional care. Our #1 priority is to keep your pets healthy and happy throughout all stages of their lives.

ALL CREATURES ANIMAL HOSPITAL (COLUMBIA)

ADDRESS: 1300 Bus Loop 70 W, Columbia MO 65202
TEL: (573) 875-0907
Welcome to All Creatures Animal Hospital! We are a full service veterinary clinic located in Columbia, MO since 1983. We are proud to offer extensive medical care, boarding and grooming in a convenient, modern facility.

HORTON ANIMAL HOSPITAL-FORUM

ADDRESS: 2200 Chapel Plaza Court, Columbia MO 65203
TEL: (573) 446-3227
Horton Animal Hospital-Forum has seen many changes over the years. Originally opened as an out-patient clinic, we have grown into a full-service hospital. We enjoy working with our traditional (dog & cat) and non-traditional patients (rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, rodents, reptiles, and many others). Our mission is to provide quality care and attention to all our patients and their owners.

ROLLING HILLS VETERINARY HOSPITAL (KEENE)

ADDRESS: 210 Keene Street, Columbia MO 65201
TEL: (573) 449-3791
Open since 1978, this is our original location, conveniently located on the east side of Columbia and equipped to provide complete veterinary medical care. The location also offers boarding.

HORTON ANIMAL HOSPITAL-NORTHEAST

ADDRESS: 2608 Paris Road, Columbia MO 65202
TEL: (573) 474-9508
At Horton Animal Hospital Northeast, keeping your pet healthy and happy during every stage of life is our top priority. By investing in the most up-to-date technology and focusing on preventative care, we provide the best solutions to any problem your pet may have.

NOAH’S ARK ANIMAL HOSPITAL & BIRD CLINIC

ADDRESS: 1003 N Fairview Road, Columbia MO 65203
TEL: (573) 445-1388
For 30 years, the staff at Noah’s Ark Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic has been caring for Columbia’s small and exotic pets. Whether your family pet needs a regular check-up or a more serious procedure, you can feel comfortable knowing they are receiving kind and knowledgeable care.

ROLLING HILLS VETERINARY HOSPITAL (BUTTONWOOD)

ADDRESS: 3505 Buttonwood Drive, Columbia MO 65201
TEL: (573) 449-7387
Opened in 1994, our full-service, state-of-the-art clinic on Buttonwood Drive on Columbia’s south side provides comprehensive veterinary medical services, as well as extensive non-medical services such as daycare & boarding and grooming.

MY ZOO ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 1300 E Boone Industrial Drive, Columbia MO 65202
TEL: (573) 875-3647
You and your pets (dogs, cats and yes, exotics such as birds and reptiles too) will feel right at home at My Zoo Animal Hospital, conveniently located in north-central Columbia MO.

ROCK BRIDGE ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 5095 S. Providence Road, Columbia MO 65203
TEL: (573) 443-4501
We are a full-service companion animal hospital dedicated to providing compassionate care throughout the life of your pets. Our mission is to provide quality care while maintaining an inviting, family-oriented atmosphere where great customer service is apparent.
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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.