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Not feeling like themselves? We're here to diagnose, treat, and help your pet feel better fast.

Sick Visits & Injury Care: Here When Your Pet Needs Us Most
When your pet isn’t acting like itself, whether it’s a sudden illness, a limp, or something just seems off—it’s important to get answers quickly. Our veterinary team is here to help assess, diagnose, and treat your pet when they’re not feeling their best.

We know how stressful it can be when your pet is sick or hurt. Our goal is to provide compassionate care and clear communication, so you’re never left wondering what’s next.

When to Schedule a Sick Visit

It’s always okay to call if you’re unsure. In general, we recommend booking a visit if your pet shows any of the following:

  • Vomiting or diarrhea

  • Limping or pain

  • Coughing or sneezing

  • Loss of appetite

  • Sudden weight loss

  • Excessive itching or shaking head

  • Eye or ear discharge

  • Trouble urinating or going to the bathroom

  • Lethargy or hiding

  • Open wounds, swelling, or visible injury

Even subtle behavior changes can be signs that something’s wrong—especially in cats or senior pets.

What to Expect During a Sick Visit

  • Thorough physical exam to assess the issue

  • Discussion of symptoms and any changes you’ve noticed

  • Diagnostics as needed, such as bloodwork, urinalysis, x-rays, or ultrasound

  • Treatment recommendations tailored to your pet’s condition

  • Clear explanation of options, costs, and home care instructions

In many cases, we can start treatment on the same day. If your pet needs further testing or specialist care, we’ll help coordinate that too.

Injury & Wound Care

Accidents happen. From minor scrapes to more serious trauma, we offer:

  • Wound cleaning, sutures, or bandaging

  • Pain management and anti-inflammatories

  • Digital x-rays for possible fractures or internal injuries

  • Monitoring for infection or swelling during follow-up visits

If your pet is bleeding, unable to stand, or in distress, please call us right away so we can prepare for urgent care.

No one knows your pet like you do. If something doesn’t seem right, don’t wait, we’re here to help you get to the bottom of it and guide your pet back to feeling like themselves.

🐾 Looking to keep your pet healthy and happy? Visit us—we’re here to support every step of the way.

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FAQs

Answers to Common Questions

These nasty pests are quite common in our area and can be harmful to your pet. Flea bites are very irritating to your pet's skin and cause them to scratch and gnaw at the affected areas, resulting in infection. If you notice your pet scratching more than usual, there is a good chance they have fleas.

Antifreeze (ethylene glycol) is extraordinarily poisonous to both humans and our pets. A very small amount can be very dangerous to any pet. Antifreeze is especially difficult because it both smells and tastes sweet. If you believe your pet has ingested any amount of antifreeze, please call immediately.

Of course! If you are able, please be prepared with any questions or concerns you may have. We will be happy to address them during your appointment.

Necessary vaccinations vary from pet to pet. We take into consideration the lifestyle, age, and health status of every animal before developing a vaccine protocol.

The annual examination includes a tip-to-tail review of your pet. We examine the entire body to assess the health of your pet. We check the mouth to see if periodontal disease is present (which is an infection that can affect the heart, liver, and kidneys), ensure that your pet is the appropriate weight, listen to the heart and lungs, look for signs of infection and also ensure that your pet is moving normally.

We recommend testing a fecal sample from each pet on a yearly basis to check for internal parasites. Most of the internal parasites that we find on animals are too small to be seen in the feces. Also, pets are not necessarily having diarrhea or losing weight as a result of these parasites.