Emergency Vets in Huntersville, NC

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

List of Emergency Vets in Huntersville, NC

CAROLINA VETERINARY SPECIALISTS (HUNTERSVILLE)

ADDRESS: 12117 Statesville Road, Huntersville NC 28078
TEL: (704) 949-1100
Our specialty veterinary services go above and beyond traditional veterinary care. We work closely with your regular veterinarian every step of the way, and also offer emergency services 24/7 for times when they are unavailable.

HUNTERSVILLE ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 106 Parr Drive, Huntersville NC 28078
TEL: (704) 948-6300
We offer a comprehensive range of veterinary services in Huntersville, including preventive exams and vaccinations, surgical procedures, rehabilitation and in-house diagnostics. We take a preventive approach to veterinary care, meaning we’ll make it our mission to keep disease and injury from occurring in the first place.

HAMBRIGHT ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 11725 Hambright Road, Huntersville NC 28078
TEL: (704) 912-5333
If you’re tired of being treated like just another number, we invite you to experience the difference of our compassionate, personalized care. We’re sure that once you do, you’ll want to call us your Huntersville / Cornelius vet for life!

CAROLINAS VETERINARY CARE CLINIC

ADDRESS: 10110 Northcross Center Court, Huntersville NC 28078
TEL: (704) 439-0600
At Carolinas Veterinary Care Clinic we are proud to offer our expertise to a variety of pets including dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles, small mammals, pigs, and many more. Whether your pet is in need of grooming, boarding, emergency vet care, surgery, dentistry, nutritional supplies, or just a health check up and vaccinations- we are the one-stop-shop for all your pets needs.
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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.