Emergency Veterinary Care
Chicago, IL Pet Emergencies
Medical emergencies for a beloved pet can, and often do, happen outside of normal business hours. To best meet all your pet's needs, we work to make sure you have access to the best 24/7 pet emergency care that Chicago has to offer.
For after-business-hours emergencies, there are several emergency-center options in nearby locations. We often refer clients to two nearby emergency facilities:
MedVet Chicago
3325 N. California
Chicago, IL 60618
773-281-7110
Premier Veterinary Group
3927 W. Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
773-516-5800
When to Seek Emergency Care for Your Dog or Cat
The easiest answer as to whether you should seek emergency care for your pet is when you feel his or her medical condition is serious and cannot wait. However, the following general situations should help you determine if you need to seek emergency care for your pet:
- Difficulty breathing
- Acute abdominal swelling
- Electric shock
- Excessive vomiting or diarrhea
- Bleeding
- Exhibits symptoms of heat stroke
- Seizures
- Sudden onset of weakness
- High or low temperature (more than 104 or less than 100 degrees)
- Unable to urinate or defecate
