Emergency Vets in Sumter, SC

Looking for an emergency vet in Sumter, SC? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

List of Emergency Vets in Sumter, SC

ADVANCED VETERINARY HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 1230 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter SC 29150
TEL: (803) 469-6077
Advanced Veterinary Hospital has been owned and operated by Christy Gerard, DVM since 1998. Dr. Gerard has over 25 years of experience as a licensed and federally accredited veterinarian and has been in the pet healthcare field for over 35 years.

HUDSON VETERINARY HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 2565 Broad Street, Sumter SC 29150
TEL: (803) 561-0015
At Hudson Veterinary Hospital, we strive to provide exceptional treatment across all of our veterinary services, including internal medicine, surgical, diagnostic, diagnostic imaging, and preventive care. Whether you’re new to the area, new to pet ownership, or just searching for a new healthcare provider for your pet, you’ve come the right place. Dr. Hudson and his paraprofessional staff are committed to giving you the care and compassion that you’ve been searching for.

PEACH ORCHARD VETERINARY CLINIC

ADDRESS: 1266 Peach Orchard Road, Sumter SC 29154
TEL: (803) 494-8387
Peach Orchard Veterinary Clinic provides quality veterinary care for dogs and cats in Sumter, SC, and the surrounding communities. Our modern and inviting hospital boasts superb veterinarians and caring support staff that are dedicated to our patients, clients, and community.
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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.