Emergency Vet in Louisville

After Hours Pet Emergencies

During business hours, we welcome pet emergencies in Louisville at Doerr Animal Clinic and encourage you to call us or come right in. Our doctors take a clinic phone home when they leave for the day, so you can call after-hours for emergencies and follow the prompts to get to the doctor.

However, if you are unable to reach us after hours, we recommend you contact the following emergency pet hospitals in Kentucky.

What is considered a pet emergency?

In most cases, the following conditions are too risky to wait before seeking treatment:

• Injury from a traumatic accident or from an attack by another animal
• Prolonged diarrhea or vomiting that contains blood
• Collapse or loss of consciousness
• Difficulty breathing
• Swollen and or painful abdomen
• Disorientation
• Seizures
• Foaming at the mouth
• Swallowing a foreign object
• Ingestion of a toxic object
• Difficulty urinating

Emergency Tests & Diagnostics

During your pet’s stay, we provide the highest-quality care and attention. All hospitalized patients are kept in a specialized treatment area where they are closely monitored.

Our vet team is skilled in offering surgical, diagnostic, and medical care and work with compassion and efficiency to ensure a positive outcome.

We offer the latest diagnostics and testing for our urgent care patients at our emergency veterinary clinic, including:

• Blood Analysis. A blood analysis can help us determine what is wrong with your dog or cat if they are experiencing an unknown illness or have ingested a toxic substance.
• Digital X-rays. X-rays help us determine what kind of internal injuries your pet might be experiencing after a fight or accident involving a car.
• Surgery. Sometimes pets need to be brought into surgery to repair internal injuries.
• Fracture Repair. We set broken bones / fractures for animals to help them heal quickly and properly. Your pet's veterinarian will also help relieve your pet's pain during the healing process.
• Medication. Medicines may be necessary to help your pet recover from a medical emergency or illness. We keep a range of pet medication on hand to ensure that your pet's needs are covered.

For more information on our emergency vet services or to book an appointment, please call our office as soon as possible.