Emergency Services
Having an Emergency?
Stay calm. Call one of our Emergency Partners ahead if possible.
If your cat or dog has ingested a toxic substance, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661. Also try to bring a sample of the toxic substance with you to the vet.
If your cat or dog has a bite or open wound, press and hold a clean cloth against the wound to stop any bleeding.
Do not try to induce vomiting by giving your cat or dog hydrogen peroxide instead go to a pet emergency clinic immediately.
Our Emergency Partner
Clients receive a 20% discount at our partner ER, South Metro Animal Emergency Clinic. The discount must be mentioned at check-in to apply.
Terms and conditions apply. The discount cannot be combined with other promotions, offers, or adjustments, and is not eligible for retroactive use on previously completed appointments. It must be applied at the time of invoicing and cannot be carried forward as a credit or redeemed for cash. South Metro reserves the right to modify or discontinue this promotion at any time without prior notice.
When Care Can’t Wait
During our regular business hours, the medical staff and resources at Inver Grove Heights Animal Hospital are available to help you with any emergency your pet experiences. If possible, please call in advance so we can prepare for your arrival.
For medical emergencies that occur outside of our regular hospital hours (and which are not related to reproduction), we refer our clients to the following other nearby emergency facilities:
Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota at Oakdale
1163 Helmo Ave. North
Oakdale, MN 55128
(651) 501-3766
Hours: Always Open
Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota at St. Paul
1542 W 7th St.
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-1800
Hours: Always Open
Pet Emergency Symptoms
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