Does your pet need emergency medical care? Call now for immediate assistance from our trained veterinary staff.
Paces Ferry Veterinary Clinic provides comprehensive treatment services and hospitalization for pet emergencies.
If your pet requires a service that we cannot provide, we’ll refer you to an appropriate 24-hour emergency animal hospital. Call our office now for help.
After Hours Pet Emergencies
During business hours, please call us immediately at Paces Ferry Veterinary Clinic for any pet emergencies so that we may recommend the best course of action for your pet.
Outside our business hours, we recommend you contact the following emergency animal hospital in the Atlanta, GA area.
| BluePearl Pet Hospital: Sandy Springs | ||
| 455 Abernathy Rd. NE Sandy Springs, GA 30328 | (404) 459-0903 | Visit Website |
| BluePearl Pet Hospital: Westside | ||
| 1071 Howell Mill Rd. Ste. B Atlanta, GA 30318 | (404) 649-6333 | Visit Website |
| Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency | ||
| 1234 Powers Ferry Common SE Marietta, GA 30067 | (404) 609-1234 | Visit Website |
| VEG Alpharetta | ||
| 2725 Old Milton Pkwy Alpharetta, GA 30009 | (404) 924-7378 | Visit Website |
| VEG Brookhaven | ||
| 3964 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30319 | (404) 806-0130 | Visit Website |
| VEG Marietta | ||
| 1290 Johnson Ferry Rd Marietta, GA 30068 | (678) 398-4896 | Visit Website |
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
- Fainting or passing out
- Paralysis (loss of movement)
- Seizures
- Difficulty breathing or choking
- Heavy or uncontrolled bleeding
- Intense or ongoing diarrhea or vomiting
- Broken bones
- Deep or puncture wounds
- Severe allergic reactions
- Heat exhaustion or heatstroke
- Breathing has stopped
- Heart stopping (cardiac arrest)
- Labor complications or a mother struggling to deliver kittens or puppies
If your pet is experiencing any of these symptoms, please call Paces Ferry Veterinary Clinic right away so we can suggest the best way to help.
When should I see an urgent care vet?
Pets should go to urgent care for problems needing immediate medical attention, even if they are not life-threatening:
- Upset stomach (diarrhea or vomiting)
- Swollen or bloated belly
- Difficulty with bowel movements (constipation)
- Signs of dehydration
- Itchy skin or unusual rashes
- Treating wounds and injuries
- Unexplained hair loss
- Limping or general discomfort
- Overgrown nails
- Excessive scooting
- Eye issues (tearing, redness, discharge)
- Ear infections
- Pale or discolored gums
- Changes in appetite (eating too little or too much)
- Cuts, scrapes, and abrasions
- Runny nose, coughing, or sneezing
- Pests like worms, fleas, ticks, or mites
- Blood in urine or urinary issues
- Ingesting toxins or harmful foods
- Swallowing foreign objects (toys, rawhide, etc.)
Please call our veterinary team at Paces Ferry Veterinary Clinic so we can provide the best course of action for your furry family member.
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