Emergency Vets in Pittsburgh, PA

Looking for an emergency vet in Pittsburgh, PA? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

      List of Emergency Vets in Pittsburgh, PA

      BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL (PENN AVE)

      ADDRESS: 6401 Penn Avenue, Suite 250, Pittsburgh PA 15206
      TEL: (412) 362-0534
      Look to the East Liberty Banfield Pet Hospital as your partner in quality pet care. From thorough physical exams and lab work-ups, to dental cleanings, x-rays and surgeries, this full service pet hospital is committed to the long-term health and happiness of your pet.

      THE PITTSBURGH ANIMAL HOSPITAL

      ADDRESS: 1117 Washington Boulevard, Pittsburgh PA 15206
      TEL: (412) 661-9817
      Pittsburgh Animal Hospital was founded in 1972. The hospital has and continues to provide only the best in veterinary medicine as well as caring and compassionate customer service.

      NORTHBOROS VETERINARY

      ADDRESS: 2255 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh PA 15237
      TEL: (412) 821-5600
      Founded in 1958 by Dr. Kenneth Bollens, VMD, North Boros Veterinary Hospital has been family owned and operated for three generations. Today, NBVH continues to practice veterinary medicine with a customer-centered philosophy that has allowed the practice to serve the North Hills of Pittsburgh for over 50 years.

      VCA CASTLE SHANNON ANIMAL HOSPITAL

      ADDRESS: 3610 Library Road, Pittsburgh PA 15234
      TEL: (412) 885-2500
      Being AAHA accredited for over 40 years and ever-present in the Pittsburgh community for over 70 years, VCA Castle Shannon Animal Hospital is happy to continue the tradition of helping your pets to live long, healthy and happy lives.

      AVALON VETERINARY HOSPITAL (PITTSBURGH)

      ADDRESS: 120 Elizabeth Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15202
      TEL: (412) 761-9149
      Avalon Veterinary Hospital has provided Pittsburgh pet owners with high standards of medical care for over 50 years, and we appreciate the bonds we form with our clients and patients. Many of them feel like family to us!.

      VCA NORTHVIEW ANIMAL HOSPITAL SPECIALTY REFERRAL CENTER

      ADDRESS: 223 Siebert Road, Pittsburgh PA 15237
      TEL: (412) 364-5353
      At VCA Northview Animal Hospital Specialty Referral Center, we look forward to welcoming you and your pets. Everyone here believes the better we get to know our patients and their families, the better we can provide the best possible healthcare for them.

      VCA FOX CHAPEL ANIMAL HOSPITAL

      ADDRESS: 1152 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh PA 15238
      TEL: (412) 781-6446
      At VCA Animal Hospital, we look forward to welcoming you, your dog, cat and other pets. Everyone on our staff believes that the better we get to know your pets, the better we can provide the best possible health care for them.

      PITTSBURGH VETERINARY SPECIALTY & EMERGENCY CENTER – NORTH HILLS

      ADDRESS: 807 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh PA 15237
      TEL: (412) 366-3400
      Our 24 hour pet hospital is open 24/7 and is the most comprehensive specialty veterinary hospital in western Pennsylvania.

      BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL (NORTHWAY MALL DRIVE)

      ADDRESS: 6210 Northway Mall Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15237
      TEL: (412) 364-5669
      From preventive care to pet dental care to surgical care, our Pittsburgh location works hard to ensure that your pet is in the best health possible. Pittsburgh’s Banfield Pet Hospital is home to the needs that you may have when it comes to your pet’s health care.

      ALLEGHENY VETERINARY ASSOCIATES

      ADDRESS: 9450 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh PA 15237
      TEL: (412) 635-8387
      Allegheny Veterinary Associates, PC is your source for veterinary services you can count on. Whether your pet needs spaying, neutering, or routine vaccinations, our professional staff is here to help.
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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.