Emergency Vets in Montrose, CO

Looking for an emergency vet in Montrose, CO? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

List of Emergency Vets in Montrose, CO

MORNINGSTAR VETERINARY CLINIC

ADDRESS: 717 N Cascade Avenue, Montrose CO 81401
TEL:(970) 249-8022
Morningstar has provided loving care to patients in the Uncompaghre Valley since 1976. Staffed by pet lovers like yourself, our clinic has always been devoted to making the lives of our animal friends as healthy and happy as possible.

BLACK CANYON VETERINARY CLINIC

ADDRESS: 1401 E. Main Street, Montrose CO 81401
TEL:(970) 787-2282
We work hard to build a culture of trust, honesty, and sincerity. We believe that you and your pets deserve a veterinary practice that puts you above all else. Because being a pet owner is a source of endless joy, but it also comes with questions, fears, and doubts. This is why we believe you deserve a true partner who you can lean on whenever those arise. So ask your questions. Bring your problems. And be sure that your pet is receiving nothing but the best medical care possible.

SAN JUAN VETERINARY CLINIC

ADDRESS: 822 Spring Creek Road, Montrose CO 81403
TEL:(970) 249-4490
We want to help clients provide the very best care possible for their companions. Our goal is to always challenge ourselves to improve the services we provide and to give clients the information to make the best decisions for their situation.

ALTA VISTA ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 1845 E Main Street, Montrose CO 81401
TEL:(970) 249‑8185
Alta Vista Animal Hospital is proud to serve pets and pet parents in the Montrose region. Dr. Renee Rumrill is a Colorado State University graduate with two decades of experience in treating four-legged family members.

MONTROSE VETERINARY CLINIC

ADDRESS: 2260 S. Townsend Avenue, Montrose CO 81401
TEL:(970) 249-5469
Proudly serving the Montrose area since the 1950’s, Montrose Veterinary Clinic is a progressive, mixed animal practice that prides itself in giving your animals the best care possible. Our qualified and knowledgeable veterinary family is composed of three veterinarians whose individual professional expertise allows Montrose Veterinary Clinic to be at the cutting edge of veterinary medicine and surgery.

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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.