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Urgent Pet Care for Pets in Covington, LA

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Urgent & Emergency Pet Care for Pets in Covington, LA

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Same Day Urgent & Emergency Pet Care | Animal Health Clinic – Covington, LA

As a pet owner, knowing where to find affordable urgent care for your pet is essential. At Animal Health Clinic in Covington, LA, we offer high-quality urgent pet care without the steep fees of corporate emergency hospitals. Our caring team is here to provide reassurance, whether you need a second opinion or immediate care for your pet. Contact us today to learn more about our services.

At Animal Health Clinic, we handle non-life-threatening issues that require prompt attention, avoiding the high costs of an emergency vet visit. For pets in need of critical care, our facility can stabilize their condition before referring them to a specialized emergency pet hospital if needed. In the case of an emergency, please call us before coming in.

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Distinguishing between conditions that require urgent care and those needing emergency veterinary attention can be challenging, as symptoms often overlap. At Animal Health Clinic in Covington, LA, we don't expect you to make this determination on your own. Our team of veterinarians is here to assess your pet's condition and decide if an emergency hospital visit is more appropriate.

Urgent Care: These are non-life-threatening conditions that require prompt attention but don't typically need immediate emergency intervention. Examples include mild injuries, infections, and discomforts that need timely treatment to prevent escalation.

Emergency Care: These are critical situations requiring immediate veterinary attention to stabilize your pet's condition and prevent severe complications or loss of life. Examples include severe injuries, life-threatening conditions, and sudden critical illness.

Emergency Vet vs. Urgent Care: Know the Difference

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Urgent Care

Emergency Care
Vomiting and/or diarrhea Collapse or loss of consciousness
Lacerations and other surface wounds Paralysis
Eye redness/irritation Choking, cannot breathe
Lameness Excessive bleeding
Poisoning (if acute, it may need emergency care) Fractures, broken bones
Allergic reactions Penetrating wounds
Ear infections Serious Trauma or accident (e.g., hit by a car)
Urinary tract infections Stopped breathing
Respiratory infections Cardiac arrest
Skin allergies and infections Distressed pet in labor
Coughing and sneezing Amputation
Dehydration Pneumonia
Fever Overnight hospitalization
Not drinking or eating Major wounds and lacerations
Toxin ingestion (may need emergency care) Uncontrollable bleeding
Upper respiratory infections Multiple seizures
Abscesses  
Back pain  
Mild lameness or limping  
Surface wounds and lacerations  

Urgent Care
Vomiting and/or diarrhea
Lacerations and other surface wounds
Eye redness/irritation
Lameness
Poisoning (if acute, it may need emergency care)
Allergic reactions
Ear infections
Urinary tract infections
Respiratory infections
Skin allergies and infections
Coughing and sneezing
Dehydration
Fever
Not drinking or eating
Toxin ingestion (may need emergency care)
Upper respiratory infections
Abscesses
Back pain
Mild lameness or limping
Surface wounds and lacerations

Emergency Care
Collapse or loss of consciousness
Paralysis
Choking, cannot breathe
Excessive bleeding
Fractures, broken bones
Penetrating wounds
Toxin ingestion
Heatstroke
Serious Trauma or accident (e.g., hit by a car)
Stopped breathing
Cardiac arrest
Distressed pet in labor
Amputation
Pneumonia
Overnight hospitalization
Major wounds and lacerations
Uncontrollable bleeding
Multiple seizures

Commons conditions treated at Pet Urgent Care

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Allergic Reactions

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Ear Infections

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Urinary Tract Infections

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Respiratory Infections

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Skin Allergies & Infections

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Vomiting and/or Diarrhea

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Lacerations & Other Surface Wounds

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Eye Redness/Irritation

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Lameness

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Acute Poisoning