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Waldorf Emergency Care Treats Many Pet Conditions

Pets can experience injuries and illnesses that may be sudden or life-threatening. Emergency veterinary care provides the immediate, on-the-spot treatment to save lives and restore animals to health. At Waldorf Emergency Care in Waldorf, MD, we have the knowledge and experience in treating a range of conditions.

Bone Fractures

Your emergency vet in Waldorf will carefully X-ray the injury and set the bone so that it can heal properly. For severe bone fractures, surgery may be necessary.

Respiratory Distress

Animals may experience breathing difficulties, choking, or respiratory infections that can affect their lung function. Our experienced team can help with medications, oxygen therapy, or surgery to improve breathing.

Ingestion of Poisons

If your pet is experiencing vomiting, confusion, or seizures, and you suspect he or she may have ingested a poisonous substance, get your animal to our emergency care clinic immediately for life-saving treatment.

Bite Wounds and Bleeding

A fight with another animal can result in bleeding or wounds that may require stitches or medications to help prevent infection. Similarly, accidents that cause lacerations should receive emergency pet care treatment from our veterinary clinic.

Severe Vomiting or Diarrhea

A severe bout of vomiting or diarrhea can be caused by eating tainted food, ingesting a toxic substance, or intestinal infection. Your veterinarian can help to determine the cause of your pet’s symptoms and administer the right treatment.

Heatstroke

Heatstroke occurs when animals are exposed to extreme high temperatures and are not able to cool down. Symptoms of heatstroke include excessive panting, drooling, reddened gums, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, and loss of consciousness. Heatstroke is an emergency that requires immediate veterinary care.

Unconsciousness

If your pet becomes unconscious, due to heatstroke, an accident, or any sudden illness, take him or her to see our veterinarians immediately for diagnosis and proper treatment.

Severe Skin Problems

We provide urgent care for animals who are experiencing a severe allergic reaction.

Make Waldorf Emergency Care Your Veterinarians for Emergency Pet Care

Our veterinarians and staff at Waldorf Emergency Care have the knowledge and training to provide emergency and urgent care for pets in Waldorf, MD, and surrounding areas. We treat a variety of unexpected illnesses and injuries that can occur in pets. Call Waldorf Emergency Care at (301) 705-9700 to learn more about our urgent care services and the many veterinary conditions we can treat when your pet has an emergency.

Helping Your Pet Avoid Foxtails and Spring Hazards with Waldorf Emergency Care

Helping Your Pet Avoid Foxtails and Spring Hazards with Waldorf Emergency Care

Your Waldorf Emergency Care team always remains focused on helping pets avoid common hazards. The spring season brings many different hazards to the table, keeping your vet team on their toes. You will also need to stay vigilant to help your pet avoid all the most common spring hazards, including dreaded foxtails. Here are a few hazards in Waldorf that you can help your pet avoid.

Foxtails

In the springtime, a tall meadow grass called foxtails grows like a weed, covering the fields far and wide. As this grass grows, it causes few problems, leading pet owners to think the coast is clear. Unfortunately, as this spring hazard dries up in the summer, the pointy foxtail seed heads break loose. These seeds can end up lodged in your pet’s mouth, ears and even between the toes. Your vet will help you learn how to avoid foxtails in your area and how to respond if your pet comes into contact with this plant.

Snakes

As the spring weather warms up, snakes start to become active once again. As the snakes slither across your property, they can quickly catch your dog’s eye, inciting their curiosity. Unless they have been taught otherwise, most dogs will attempt to play with or attack any snakes they see. This can result in a serious or even deadly snake bite from a venomous snake. You can work with your Waldorf veterinarian to determine where these wily spring hazards hang out and how to avoid them.

Toxic Algae

With the warm season comes a risk of encountering toxic algae in lakes and ponds. Just a few sips of water contaminated by blue-green algae can cause your pet to suffer serious health effects, including seizures. You will need to know how to spot algae and where it tends to arise — and your vet can help.

Schedule Your Pet Care Appointment with Your Waldorf Veterinarian

When you partner with our team at Waldorf Emergency Care, you can work toward keeping your pet safe from foxtails and other spring hazards. We welcome you to give us a call at (301) 705-9700 to schedule your visit and learn more about avoiding spring hazards in Waldorf.