Emergency Veterinarian
in Rock Hill
Life-saving care provided for cats and dogs in distress.
You never expect an emergency to happen to your pet.
However, emergencies can happen at any time.
When your pet’s life is at risk, every second counts. Our veterinary team at Shiland Animal Hospital provides expert emergency care in Rock Hill, SC for cats and dogs. We work during regular business hours, including evenings, 6 days a week to address critical health issues and stabilize your pet. If your pet is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, don’t hesitate—bring them to us for immediate care. Call us at (803) 752-4950 to let us know you are on your way.
This is what you should do during a pet emergency.
If your pet is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call our clinic right away to let us know you are coming. This helps our team prepare for your pet’s arrival and make sure we are ready to provide life-saving care as soon as you get here. If possible, bring any veterinary records and a list of medications (or the bottles) your pet is currently taking so we can quickly assess their condition. If the records or medications are not readily available, just focus on getting your sick or injured pet to us.
While we provide emergency services for pets during our business hours, we do not offer overnight care. If your pet requires continued critical care or a specialist for further treatment, we can refer you to a trusted 24/7 animal hospital for around-the-clock attention.
Common Reasons to Seek an Emergency Vet
Some health issues require immediate veterinary attention to prevent further complications or to save your pet’s life. Cats and dogs will need professional emergency care for:
- Difficulty Breathing
- Persistent Vomiting/Diarrhea with Blood
- Uncontrolled Bleeding
- Severe Trauma
- Hit by Car
- Unexplained Lethargy
- Seizures
- Loss of Consciousness
- Inability to Urinate (Especially Male Cats)
- Inability to Defecate
- Ingestion of Toxic Substances (Chocolate, Medications, Etc.)
- Choking on Swallowed Object
- Severe Allergic Reactions (Swelling or Difficulty Breathing)
- Bloat or Abdominal Swelling (Especially Large Dogs)
- Extreme Dehydration or Heatstroke
- Unable to Give Birth or Birthing Complications
- Sudden, Severe Pain or Distress
If your pet is showing any of these signs, please contact us immediately and bring them to our animal hospital for emergency care. If your pet is experiencing non-life threatening symptoms but is still sick or injured, we also accept pet patients for urgent care.
Emergency Pet Surgery
In some emergency situations, surgery may be required to save your pet’s life. If our veterinarian determines that your pet requires an emergency surgery, we will start preparing them immediately. If possible, we may run blood work to make sure that anesthesia is safe for your pet. Our experienced team can perform a range of emergency surgeries for dogs and cats, including:
- Foreign Body Removal Surgery to safely remove an object that your pet has swallowed.
- Pyometra An emergency procedure to remove a life-threatening infection of the uterus in female pets.
- Splenectomy Removal of the spleen due to trauma, rupture, or other serious conditions.
- C-section (Cesarean Section) For pets experiencing complications during labor, we can perform emergency C-sections to save the lives of the mother and her pups or kittens.
- Laceration Repair Severe cuts or wounds may require surgical repair to prevent infection and heal properly.
Pet Emergency Care FAQs
If your pet is experiencing an emergency after hours, we recommend taking them to a 24/7 emergency animal hospital. The closest to our facility is Carolina Veterinary Specialists at (803) 710-4325.
While not required, calling ahead enables us to give you guidance on what to do and prepares us for your pet’s arrival.
We provide emergency care during our business hours but do not offer overnight care. For pets requiring continued critical care, we will refer you to a 24/7 animal hospital once your pet is stable.
Determining whether your pet is experiencing a true medical emergency can sometimes be difficult. If your pet is sick, injured, or behaving strangely, we suggest giving us a call. Our expert team can suggest whether to bring your pet in for a same-day appointment or keep observing for now.
Trust us with your pet’s emergency care.
Shiland Animal Hospital has prompt, expert care when your pet needs it most. Our experienced team is here to handle emergencies during regular business hours, stabilizing your pet and offering life-saving treatments. If your pet is experiencing a life-threatening condition, contact us immediately. We’ll be ready.
Shiland Animal Hospital provides emergency care for dogs and cats in Rock Hill, Fort Mill, York, Lancaster, Chester, Indian Land, York County, and Lancaster County, SC, as well as Pineville, NC and the greater Charlotte, NC area.
