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Emergency Services

During the hours we are open, our team is ready to treat your pet’s emergency. No appointment is necessary; just bring your pet in as soon as possible. We will assess, stabilize, and treat your pet. If we determine your pet needs more advanced care, we may need to transfer you to a nearby dedicated veterinary emergency hospital or specialist.

Signs of Potential Emergencies
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  • Breathing – choking, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, panting

  • Weakness – sudden onset of falling, difficulty standing, can’t use legs like normal, can’t stand up

  • Painful – sudden onset of yelping, whining, acting painful

  • Bleeding – if there is any kind of bleeding

  • Pale gums

  • Seizing – actively having a seizure

  • Trauma – hit by a car, dropped, fell, animal attack.

  • Inability to urinate or pass feces (stool), or obvious pain associated with urinating or passing stool

  • Potential poisoning, including chocolate, grapes, medications, or plants

  • Eye injuries - discolored or excessive discharge, holding eye(s) closed

  • Heat stress or heatstroke

  • Refusal to drink for 24 hours or more

  • Unconsciousness/fainting

  • Severe vomiting or diarrhea – more than two episodes in 24 hours

  • Fractured bones, severe lameness, or inability to move leg(s)

For after-hours emergencies:
Emergency Vets
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Butler Creek Animal Hospital

Urgent Care Hours

Monday-Thursday: 6pm - 11pm

(770) 529-7277

3180 Acworth Due West Rd NW
Kennesaw, GA 30152

BluePearl Pet Hospital Emergency Veterinarian Metro Atlanta Cobb County Paulding Marietta, GA

BluePearl Cobb Emergency Veterinary Clinic

NOTICE: Hours have recently changed!

Mon-Fri: 6 pm-8 am
Sat-Sun: 24 hrs

(770) 424-9157

630 Cobb Parkway North

Marietta, GA 30066

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Animal Urgent Care of Dunwoody

Open Monday-Friday from 2 PM-10 PM

Weekends & Holidays from 12 PM-8 PM

(470) 977-2494

5450 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd 

Dunwoody, GA 30338

BluePearl Pet Hospital Sandy Springs, GA

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

(404) 459-0903

455 Abernathy Rd. NE
Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Other Useful Resources:
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ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) is your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call 888-426-4435. A consultation fee may apply.

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Pet Poison Helpline

Pet Poison Helpline is a 24-hour animal poison control service available throughout the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean for pet owners and veterinary professionals who require assistance with treating a potentially poisoned pet. If you think your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (855) 764-7661. A consultation fee may apply.

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American Red Cross Pet First Aid Mobile App

The FREE Pet First Aid app puts veterinary advice for emergencies as well as everyday pet care in the palm of your hand. With videos, interactive quizzes, and simple step-by-step advice it’s never been easier to know pet first aid.

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Or text: "GETPET" to 90999

Pet Emergency Kit Checklist

A checklist for supplies and information that could be vital in case of emergency with your pet.

CDC Pet Disaster Kit Checklist

In case your pet has to be taken somewhere to board safely for an extended stay, here is a checklist of the most important items you'll need to remember! Click to magnify and save image.

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CDC Pet Disaster Kit Checklist Feline Cat
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