Emergency Vets in Douglasville, GA

Looking for an emergency vet in Douglasville, GA? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

List of Emergency Vets in Douglasville, GA

DOUGLASVILLE VETERINARY HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 6220 Fairburn Road, Douglasville GA 30134
TEL: (770) 942-9974
We are a full service small animal veterinary hospital offering the best possible care for cats and dogs. With a combination of experienced veterinary specialists, state-of-the-art technology, and an on-site diagnostics laboratory, Douglasville Veterinary Hospital is able to provide the finest care available for your animal companion. We look forward to building a relationship with you and your pets to achieve pet wellness.

KAY ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 8991 Highway 5, Douglasville GA 30134
TEL: (770) 949-7030
Our facility is equipped with latest in technology and equipment. This helps our doctors diagnose and treat most problems as quick as possible. We also maintain excellent relationships with nearby specialists should your pet need referral for specialized care.

BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL (DOUGLASVILLE)

ADDRESS: 2940 Chapel Hill Road, Douglasville GA 30135
TEL: (770) 577-6607
The Banfield Pet Hospital of Douglasville is ready to partner with you in the continued good health of your pet. Whether your pet is in need of a routine check-up or surgery, our staff will do everything that they can to keep your pet in the best health possible. Banfield is a trusted go-to for things pet health related, ensuring that your pet receives the best health care available when they need it most. Banfield’s dog health options are second to none, as are the options available to all of the other treasured family members in Douglasville.
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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.