Emergency Vets in Great Falls, MT

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

List of Emergency Vets in Great Falls, MT

BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL HOSPITAL (GREAT FALLS)

ADDRESS: 1520 9th Street South, Great Falls MT 59405
TEL: (406) 453-2200
Best Friends Animal Hospital is a client oriented practice. The purpose of the practice is to provide the highest quality preventive, medical, and surgical care that is compassionate, convenient and affordable.

TWO RIVERS PET HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 825 6th Street SW, Great Falls MT 59403
TEL: (406) 453-8888
At Two Rivers we specialize in canine and feline veterinary medicine and pet care. Our veterinary clinic offers animal medical care, dental care and much more.

SKYLINE VETERINARY CLINIC

ADDRESS: 825 6th Street SW, Great Falls MT 59403
TEL: (406) 761-8282
The mission of Skyline Veterinary Clinic is to meet the community needs for comprehensive health services with a commitment to delivering efficient quality care for the companion pet. We exist for the patient and the pet caregiver. We commit to excellence.

ASSOCIATED VETERINARY SERVICES

ADDRESS: 4217 2nd Avenue North, Great Falls MT 59405
TEL: (406) 727-0477
Associated Veterinary Services is a small animal and equine practice providing high quality and compassionate veterinary care. From regular wellness exams and vaccinations to internal medicine, diagnostics, and surgical procedures, our doctors and staff are committed to the health and wellness of animals throughout the Great Falls community.

BIG SKY ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER

ADDRESS: 5101 N Star Boulevard, Great Falls MT 59405
TEL: (406) 761-8387
Welcome to Big Sky Animal Medical Center! Your local veterinarian in Great Falls, MT since 1996. We offer a wide array of services for our clients and their pets. To give your pet the best possible care, we also maintain good relationships with area specialists in order to provide other treatment options for advanced or complicated cases.
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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.