Emergency Veterinary Care in Cumming

Animal Medical Center of Cumming provides emergency and urgent veterinary care for cats and dogs during our regular clinic hours. It's always best to call us in advance if you can, but we understand that in emergencies that's not always possible. 

If we are unable to fit your pet into our schedule, we recommend that you visit the after-hours emergency vet location shown above.

Our veterinarians see emergency cases during our regular business hours:

 

The following situations are examples of emergencies that require immediate care:

• Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop
• Obvious signs of pain or extreme anxiety
• Choking, difficulty breathing, or continuous coughing/gagging
• Fractured bones or severe lameness
• Seizures and/or staggering
• Bleeding from the nose, mouth, rectum, or blood in the urine
• Inability to urinate or pass feces, or pain associated with urinating or passing feces
• Severe vomiting or diarrhea; 2+ episodes in 24 hours
• Injuries to the eye(s)
• Your pet has ingested something poisonous (such as antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, rodent poison, etc.)
• Heat stress or heatstroke
• Refusal to drink for 24 hours or more
• Unconsciousness

Our Cumming animal hospital is just like a human doctor's office—it can be unpredictable and you may have to wait. 

We cannot predict what cases we will see and when they will arrive. If possible, call ahead to find out whether we are able to provide emergency care for your dog or cat.

If we are unable to fit an emergency appointment into our vet's schedule we recommend that you visit the 24/7 animal emergency hospital detailed above.

Some veterinary emergencies require intensive overnight care. At Animal Medical Center of Cumming we provide overnight care for animals in need.

While in our care, our dedicated team will treat your pet as if they were our own.

Our emergency veterinarians are experienced in treating a variety of medical conditions affecting dogs and cats.

We know that any instance where your pet is hurt or sick can be scary. While the situations can vary, emergency dog or cat care is usually needed during these times.

If your pet is in need of emergency care during our regular business hours we ask that you give us a call to inform us that you are on your way so we can prepare for your visit. 

After you arrive at our clinic, our team will work diligently to have your pet seen as quickly as possible. We will perform a complete examination and any required diagnostics to confirm the diagnosis before we begin to treat your pet.

The treatment your pet receives will vary depending on their condition. If your pet requires specialty care beyond the scope of our clinic we will refer you to a nearby clinic that offers the tools and expertise needed.

Once treatment is complete we will either need to keep your pet overnight for monitoring or you may be able to bring them home depending on their condition.

If your pet begins to experience symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea, difficulty breathing, uncontrolled bleeding, sudden lameness, seizures, or other severe and life-threatening signs, it will be crucial for you to contact an emergency vet right away.

If not treated quickly, these concerns can quickly become life-threatening for your companion. Along with an examination, your vet will perform diagnostics such as digital X-rays, ultrasound and bloodwork to help confirm a diagnosis and develop a treatment plan.

Our emergency vets in Cumming, GA, can offer the best course of action in these situations and quickly work to help get your pet feeling better again.

Some of the treatment options may include veterinary surgery such as foreign body removal or the treatment of an internal condition.

If your dog or cat is experiencing an internal medicine-related condition that requires treatment through a specialist, our veterinary team will provide you with a referral to a local veterinary specialist.