Emergency Vets in Raleigh, NC

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

      List of Emergency Vets in Raleigh, NC

      CARE FIRST ANIMAL HOSPITAL (OBERLIN RD)

      ADDRESS: 1216 Oberlin Road, Raleigh NC 27608
      TEL: (919) 832-3107
      Since 1988, Care First Animal Hospital has served pets and their families with award-winning pet care in Raleigh, NC and across the Triangle. Our team would be happy to answer any of your questions about how we can serve your pet, whether it concerns pet health or emergency services. Contact us using the information below — we look forward to working with you!

      OAK HEART VETERINARY HOSPITAL

      ADDRESS: 2116-F New Bern Avenue, Raleigh NC 27610
      TEL: (984) 200-3759
      Oak Heart Veterinary Hospital – We are committed to offering our valued clients personalized customer service, comprehensive medical care and advanced technology.

      ANIMAL EMERGENCY HOSPITAL & URGENT CARE

      ADDRESS: 409 Vick Avenue, Raleigh NC 27612
      TEL: (919) 781-5145
      24 hour emergency care for pets. If you believe your pet may be experiencing and emergency.

      QUAIL CORNERS ANIMAL HOSPITAL

      ADDRESS: 1613 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh NC 27609
      TEL: (919) 876-0739
      Quail Corners Animal Hospital & 24 Hour Emergency Care has served Raleigh and the surrounding communities since 1969 with full-service veterinary medicine and a caring staff of Veterinarians, Registered Veterinary Technicians, Animal Care Assistants and Front Office team members.

      CARE FIRST ANIMAL HOSPITAL (GLENWOOD AVE)

      ADDRESS: 5725 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh NC 27612
      TEL: (919) 783-7387
      Since 1988, Care First Animal Hospital has served pets and their families with award-winning pet care in Raleigh, NC and across the Triangle. Our team would be happy to answer any of your questions about how we can serve your pet, whether it concerns pet health or emergency services. Contact us using the information below — we look forward to working with you!

      BLUE PEARL SPECIALTY & EMERGENCY PET HOSPITALS

      ADDRESS: 4640 Paragon Park Road, Raleigh NC 27616
      TEL: (919) 861-0109
      Veterinary Specialty Hospital of the Carolinas – serving North Raleigh. Our modern pet hospital, now part of the BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital family, is open 24/7 for pet emergencies and receives referrals to our specialty services by appointment.
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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.