Emergency Vets in South Bend, IN

Looking for an emergency vet in South Bend, IN? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

List of Emergency Vets in South Bend, IN

SOUTH BEND ANIMAL CLINIC

ADDRESS: 3224 Lincolnway West, South Bend IN 46628
TEL: (574) 232-1459
Established in 1947, South Bend Animal Clinic has undergone changes and improvements throughout the years in keeping with the many ongoing advancements in veterinary medicine. We focus on providing the highest quality medical and surgical services for your companion animals.

ROSELAND ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 52710 SR 933, South Bend IN 46637
TEL: (574) 272-6100
Roseland Animal Hospital is a full service animal hospital accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) since 1961. Drs. Sparke, Maske, Desjeunes, Reed and First are experienced in all levels of care from routine to emergency.

GILMER PARK ANIMAL CLINIC

ADDRESS: 6751 U.S. 31, South Bend IN 46614
TEL: (574) 291-3302
Gilmer Park Animal Clinic in South Bend, IN is a full service, AAHA certified, companion animal hospital. We are committed to providing compassionate veterinary care throughout the life of your pet. Our services and facilities are designed to provide preventive care for young healthy pets, early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages, and complete medical and surgical care whenever needed during his or her lifetime.

WESTERN VETERINARY CLINIC

ADDRESS: 25190 State Road 2, South Bend IN 46619
TEL: (574) 234-3098
Western Veterinary Clinic opened in 1979 by Dr. Martin Langhofer to serve the needs of pets and their owners in the Michiana community. Our mission has always been to serve the Creator and our community by giving excellent veterinary care to all God’s creatures, great and small.
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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.