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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.

How to prepare your cat for surgery

3 Ways to Prepare Your Cat for Surgery

Looking at ways to prepare your cat for surgery is important to limit the chance of complications. Reaching out to Waldorf Emergency Care is an excellent option if you need to schedule pet surgery for your cat. Our experienced veterinarian can perform a wide range of surgical procedures, including spaying and neutering, lump removals, exploratory surgery, biopsies, and much more. However, taking the extra time to prepare your cat for surgery is well worth it to ensure everything goes as planned.

Here are a few simple tips you should keep in mind to help prepare your cat for surgery.

Stay Up to Date on Vaccinations

One of the key aspects of preparing your pet for surgery is to ensure your cat is up to date on vaccinations. For example, distemper and rabies vaccines are often required before scheduling surgery. These vaccinations should always be administered at least five days before the date of the surgery.

Verify Medication

Choosing to reach out to a veterinarian before surgery is a good idea if your pet is on any type of medication. Some drugs need to be continued, while others can be skipped on the night before surgery. Checking with your veterinarian is essential to limit the chance of complications.

Keep Your Cat Indoors

If you have an outdoor cat, making sure your pet stays indoors before the night of the surgery is a good idea to ensure you can easily find your cat. Many people have to reschedule appointments because they cannot find their cats on the day of surgery. However, you can avoid this situation by keeping your pet indoors the night before the operation.

Schedule Pet Surgery with a Waldorf Veterinarian

Waldorf Emergency Care offers a wide range of vet services to residents of Charles, Prince George, and St. Mary Counties. Our goal is to provide your pet with top-quality care, and we are always happy to answer any of your questions. For more information on pet surgery or to schedule an appointment, call us at (301) 705-9700.

Having a pet emergency? Call us at
(301) 705-9700

At Waldorf Emergency Care, our emergency veterinary center is available 24 hours a day to take care of your pet. We accept walk-in appointments 24 hours.  Our veterinarians are available every day, every night, every weekend, and every holiday. Your family veterinarian can refer your pet to us for appointments with our Internal Medicine specialist – Dr. Nancy McGuire

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