For emergency situations during our business hours, call us immediately at (281) 859-4430. We accept walk-ins and are prepared to deal with nearly any emergency or urgent care need.
For after-hours emergency care, please contact:
Animal ER of Northwest Houston
27104 US-290 #107
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 304-0039
Blue Pearl
19450 Katy Fwy Ste. 200,
Katy, TX 77094
(281) 675-6000
How Do I Know if My Pet is Experiencing an Emergency?
The following are considered emergencies:
Bloated, swollen, or painful abdomen Difficulty breathing, extreme coughing or choking Inflammation or injury to the eye Obvious pain Staggering or stumbling Uncontrolled bleeding Repeated vomiting Unconsciousness Dilated pupils Seizures Severe injury (car accident, fall) Unable to deliver puppies or kittens Lameness or inability to walk Inability to urinate or defecate Ingestion of poisonous foods Broken bones, open wounds Ingestion of foreign objects Sudden blindness Loss of balance Blood in diarrhea
Transporting Your Pet Safely
Transport your pet safely and responsibly to ensure that there are no further injuries to you or your pet:
- Stay calm
- If your pet is aggressive, seek help. Put towels around the head or neck to prevent bites while transporting
- If your pet needs it, fashion a stretcher and gently lift them onto it
- Support the neck and back in case they have any spinal injuries
- Make sure your pet is comfortable and secure in the car
- Call ahead so that the veterinarian can be prepared for your emergency, time is of the essence.