Pet Emergency Care in Lewisville: Owner Petting Cat

Our Approach to Pet Emergency & Pet Urgent Care

Urgent Care Vet in Lewisville, NC

We understand that emergencies with your pet are frightening. If your pet is experiencing an emergency, please call us at (336) 946-3441 as soon as possible. Those extra few minutes before your arrival allow our team the time needed to prepare and be ready to receive you and your pet.

Emergencies between 1-2pm and After Hours

If your pet is experiencing an emergency between during our closure hours of 1-2pm, or after hours from 5:30pm and 8am, please call our referring animal hospitals:

Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital

1050 US Hwy 321 NW,
Hickory, NC, 28601

(828) 328-6697

Happy Tails Veterinary Emergency Clinic

2936 Battleground Ave
Greensboro, NC 27408

(336) 288-2688

Carolina Veterinary Specialist of Winston-Salem

1600 Hanes Mall Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

(336) 896-0902

FAQs | Emergency Vet Care & Animal Urgent Care

What is the difference between emergency and urgent care?

A pet emergency is a life-threatening situation requiring immediate medical attention, such as difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, or trauma from an accident.

Pet urgent care, while still important, involves less critical issues that need prompt treatment but aren’t immediately life-threatening, such as minor wounds, vomiting, or sudden lameness. If you’re unsure, it’s always best to contact us for guidance.

What should I bring to an emergency or urgent care visit?

Will my pet need to stay overnight?

Do you provide payment plans for emergency care?

What is Considered a Pet Emergency?

Knowing what counts as an emergency can sometimes be a challenge. The following issues are considered pet emergencies:

Toxicity in any form (from eating chocolate to consuming poison).
- Call the ASPCA Poison Control Hotline at (888) 426-4435 while on your way to us. Those few minutes are critical!
Car crash where your pet is injured
Respiratory problems where your pet is having difficulty breathing
Heart issues, known or unknown, where your pet might be having trouble walking or breathing
Dog fights, especially if there was blood
Bee stings or snake bites, which can often be poisonous
Not eating or drinking for more than 24-48 hours

Whether you need emergency vet care or pet urgent care, being proactive is the best course of action. If you have any questions or suspicions, call our hospital at (336) 946-3441, and we can help you decide what to do next.

ASPCA Poison Control Hotline
(888) 426-4435

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is staffed 24 hours a day with professionals who are trained in veterinary toxicology. If you believe that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center hotline at (888) 426-4435.