Emergency Vets in Summerville, SC

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List of Emergency Vets in Summerville, SC

VETERINARY SPECIALITY CARE (SUMMERVILLE)

ADDRESS: 319 E. 3rd North Street, Summerville SC 29483
TEL: (843) 216-7554
Since 1999, Veterinary Specialty Care has provided the Charleston community with cutting edge facilities staffed by highly trained, and Board Certified veterinarians. Our hospitals are open 24/7/365 for Emergency services, while providing specialty and referral care on weekdays with our team of Board Certified specialists. We pride ourselves in giving our patients the best care possible, working with both you and your primary veterinarian to design a treatment plan that works for your pet.

CENTRAL VETERINARY HOSPITAL (SUMMERVILLE)

ADDRESS: 1215 Central Avenue, Summerville SC 29483
TEL: (843) 851-2112
Central Veterinary Hospital is dedicated to providing the highest quality veterinary medical care possible for your pet. By utilizing the newest technologies and focusing on preventative medicine and client education, Central Veterinary Hospital ensures that your four-legged family member gets the best treatment available.

OLD TROLLEY ROAD ANIMAL CLINIC

ADDRESS: 429 Old Trolley Road, Summerville SC 29485
TEL: (843) 871-3135
The Old Trolley Road Animal Clinic was established in March of 1977 by Dr. Thomas Lawson and his wife Judith Ann Lawson and has remained one of the longest family owned veterinary clinics in Summerville.

SANGAREE ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 1665-A N Main Street, Summerville SC 29486
TEL: (843) 494-5014
Since 1985, Sangaree Animal Hospital, your vet in Summerville, SC, has been at the forefront of providing state-of-the-art veterinary care and topnotch service to the people and pets of the Tri-county SC area to include Goose Creek and Ladson. As pet owners ourselves, we understand how important your pet is to you. That’s why we continue to update our Summerville, SC vet facility and equipment and work very hard at creating a calm, welcoming and friendly atmosphere for you and your pet.

SWEETGRASS ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 9730 Dorchester Road, Suite 101, Summerville SC 29485
TEL: (843) 225-9663
When you bring your pet to Sweetgrass Animal Hospital in Summerville, South Carolina, you’ll have access to the finest veterinary medicine in the North Charleston Area. Using state-of-the-art technology, a team of experienced and dedicated veterinary professionals provide a range of services to ensure your furry companion lives a healthy, comfortable life.
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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.