Emergency Care
Emergency Vet in Raleigh, NC
A pet emergency can be a scary thing for both you and your pet, and it’s important to have a plan in place for where to take them for the care they need. At Companion Animal Hospital of Wakefield in Raleigh, NC, we provide emergency vet care during our regular business hours.
For after-hours care, contact our referral hospital.
Knowing When Your Pet Needs Urgent Care
Not every emergency is obvious. If you’re ever uncertain about your pet’s well-being, please feel free to call our knowledgeable staff for advice. We’ll be able to tell you what actions you need to take to get your pet the care they need.
Here are some signs that warrant immediate action:
- Experienced a traumatic injury (such as being hit by a car)
- Suspected broken bones
- Encounter with a wild animal
- Deep wounds
- Vomiting/diarrhea for more than 24 hours
- Blood in vomit, urine, or stool
- Bleeding from the eyes, ears, nose, or mouth
- Pressing head against a wall or other surface
- Disorientation
- Stumbling or difficulty getting up and down
- Seizures
