Emergency Vets in Knoxville, TN

Looking for an emergency vet in Knoxville, TN? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

List of Emergency Vets in Knoxville, TN

KNOXVILLE PET EMERGENCY CLINIC

ADDRESS: 1819 Ailor Avenue, Knoxville TN 37921
TEL: (865) 637-0114
Located conveniently & centrally in Knoxville, TN. Located immediately off I-40 at Exit 387, near the start (or end) of Alcoa Hwy (129). We are an effective solution for people living in the area, as well as those traveling through Knoxville.

FOUNTAIN CITY ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 5630 North Broadway, Knoxville TN 37918
TEL: (865) 688-0776
From the very start, we decided we were going to offer the pets that came to us the most progressive, high quality veterinary care available, and we have never wavered in that commitment.

HALLS ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 7126 Maynardville Pike, Knoxville TN 37918
TEL: (865) 922-3003
Halls Animal Hospital in Knoxville, TN is a full service companion animal hospital. It is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your pet.

ANIMAL EMERGENCY & SPECIALITY CENTER

ADDRESS: 10213 Kingston Pike, Knoxville TN 37922
TEL: (865) 693-4440
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide specialized care to pets. Whether you are in need of immediate emergency pet care, or your pet’s primary care veterinarian needs assistance from a board-certified specialist, we are here.
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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.