General Pet Emergencies

Contact Vail Valley Animal Hospital and ER if you notice any of the following with your pet:

• Any problem that persists longer than 24 hours
• Any problem that worsens over several hours
• Any systemic problems such as lethargy, loss of appetite, weakness and fever
• Body temperature less than 100 degrees F or greater than 104 degrees F
• Any indication that more than one body system (gastrointestinal, urinary, respiratory, neurological) is affected

Other Emergencies:

• Trauma
• Lacerations

Gastrointestinal Pet Emergencies

Contact Vail Valley Animal Hospital and ER if you notice any of the following with your pet:

• Frequent bouts of vomiting or diarrhea resulting in large volumes of fluid
• Inability to drink or keep water down
• Blood or black material (digested blood) in the vomit or stool
• More than three to four episodes of vomiting or diarrhea in a puppy or in a dog older than 8 years
• Vomiting following suspected ingestion of foreign material (toys, garbage, rocks, etc.)
• Suspected poisoning
• Suspected bloat

Bleeding Pet Emergencies

Contact Vail Valley Animal Hospital and ER if you notice any of the following with your pet:

• Bleeding from the nose, mouth, or anus
• Bleeding accompanied by bruising of the skin, especially on the abdomen
• Bleeding that cannot be stopped by applying pressure, if blood loss is excessive
• Weakness, difficulty breathing, or reluctance to move after a bleeding episode

Lameness Pet Emergencies

Contact Vail Valley Animal Hospital and ER if you notice any of the following with your pet:

• Obvious fracture of a limb
• Non-weight bearing lameness persisting more than 12 hours
• Swollen, painful joints or a gait that appears as if walking on "eggshells"
• Paralysis of one or more limbs, lameness that initially improves but does not resolve in 24-48 hours

Location of Pet Services

Payments For Pet ER Services

Payments are due in full at the time of services.

• Acceptable forms of payment include: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Care Credit, and Cash.
• Care Credit is a secured six month payment plan with no interest or initiation fees that can be applied for and used in the office with in minutes for those who qualify.
• We apologize for any inconvenience, but checks are not accepted and payments are due in full at the time of service.