Emergency Vets in Greenwood, SC

Looking for an emergency vet in Greenwood, SC? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

List of Emergency Vets in Greenwood, SC

KINARD ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 1305 Highway 72-221 East, Greenwood SC 29649
TEL: (864) 223-3925
Kinard Animal Hospital proudly serves the veterinary needs of pet companions in Greenwood, South Carolina, and the surrounding areas. Our experienced and compassionate doctors will provide advanced veterinary care for your constant companion, whether they are young puppies or kittens, senior pets or anywhere in between. Kinard Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary facility capable of advanced surgeries ranging from more common spays and neuters to complicated orthopedic and exploratory procedures.

GREENWOOD VETERINARY HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 1630 Highway 72 221 E, Greenwood SC 29649
TEL: (864) 223-6207
Greenwood Veterinary Hospital has been serving Greenwood and surrounding areas for over 70 years. We have clients that date back to when Dr. Lee Rodgers opened the business in 1945. Originally the practice treated large and small animals for Greenwood and multiple surrounding counties. Dr. Rodgers brought in Dr. Fred Robertson in 1971. Dr. Mike Walden joined Greenwood Veterinary Hospital in 1983 working with Dr. Rodgers and Dr. Robertson. In 1986 Dr. Rodgers retired after establishing a practice firmly dedicated to serving the Greenwood community. Dr. Robertson passed away suddenly in 2010, forcing Dr. Walden to practice by himself for a while. Dr. Freese joined the practice in 2013. Dr. Walden’s son Michael will be joining as a veterinarian in May 2018.

EMERALD CITY ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 701 Bypass 72 NW, Greenwood SC 29649
TEL: (864) 388-2100
If you live in The Lakelands or the surrounding area, our licensed veterinarians and licensed technicians are here to help keep your dogs and cats happy and healthy. Rest assured that their health, well being and of course happiness is our absolute, primary focus.
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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.