Emergency Services

Hearthstone Animal Clinic understands that emergencies are never pleasant or convenient. We are more than prepared to handle a wide range of emergencies during our regular business hours. We do ask that if possible you give us a call prior to coming in so we can be prepared for your arrival.

For emergencies that occur after our normal hours, our answering service will refer our clients to the following emergency facility:

North Houston Veterinary Emergency Clinic
19450 Katy Freeway, Suite 200
Houston, Texas 77094
(281) 675-6000
http://nhvetspecialists.com/

Animal ER of West Houston
27104 Hwy 290 West, Suite 107
Cypress Texas 77429
Located at Hwy 290 & Mueschke next to Buccee's)
(281) 304-0039
http://animalernwh.com/

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When to Seek Emergency Care for Your Pet

The easiest answer as to whether you should seek emergency care for a pet is when you feel his or her medical condition is serious and cannot wait. However, the following general situations should help you determine if you need to seek out emergency care for your pet:

• Difficulty breathing
• Acute abdominal swelling
• Electric shock
• Excessive vomiting or diarrhea
• Excessive bleeding
• Exhibits symptoms of heat stroke
• Repetitive and prolonged seizures
• Snake bites
• High or low temperature (more than 104 or less than 100 degrees)
• Unable to urinate or defecate