Emergency Vets in Irving, TX

Looking for an emergency vet in Irving, TX? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

List of Emergency Vets in Irving, TX

VCA METROPLEX ANIMAL HOSPITAL & PET LODGE

ADDRESS: 700 W Airport Freeway, Irving TX 75062
TEL: (972) 438-7113
Welcome to VCA Metroplex Animal Hospital, one of the largest private 24-hour small animal hospitals in the North Texas area. Since 1976 our hospital has been serving pet owners and their pets in Dallas, Tarrant, Denton and Collin counties and the surrounding DFW communities in Irving, Dallas, Fort Worth, Coppell, Grand Prairie, Arlington, Bedford, Euless and more. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about the many resources available at VCA Metroplex Animal Hospital for all of your canine/feline’s health care needs.

O’CONNOR ANIMAL HOSPITAL LAPAROSCOPIC CENTER

ADDRESS: 3014 N O’Connor Road, Irving TX 75062
TEL: (972) 570-0234
Count on O’Connor Animal Hospital for reputable health care services for your dog or cat. Keep your pet healthy and happy by bringing it to us for anything from a quick checkup to a life-saving surgery. We have a team of experienced veterinarians dedicated to ensuring your feline or canine’s optimal health.

READY VET GO

ADDRESS: 3009 W Pioneer Drive, Irving TX 75061
TEL: (817) 899-2455
At Pioneer Animal Hospital, our friendly staff is here to assist you and your animal with veterinary needs in the Tarrant and Dallas County areas. If your pet requires immediate attention for serious or life-threatening situations we always make that our first priority.

ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF VALLEY RANCH

ADDRESS: 8600 N. MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 132, Irving TX 75063
TEL: (972) 409-0186
If you live in Irving or the surrounding area in TX, then you have picked the perfect site to find a veterinarian. Dr. Barry Chaikin is a licensed veterinarian, treating all types of pets and animals. Your pet’s health and well being is very important to us and we will take every step to give your pet the best possible care.
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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.