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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.

Importance of Vaccines

The Importance of Vaccinating Your Pets

Vaccinations protect your pets from illness and prevent them from spreading diseases to other animals and even to humans. Many diseases can be prevented with a simple vaccination. At Waldorf Emergency Care, we care for injured and sick pets all hours of the day, seven days per week. We strongly believe in vaccinations as a means for keeping your pets healthy. There are many dangers for pets and many things that can hurt them and cause them to need veterinary care. Vaccinations take care of many of those dangers. Vaccinations are also required by law in Maryland.

Rabies and Distemper

The most common vaccinations are for rabies and distemper. Rabies is often spread by wild animals, and at some point, your pet is likely to come in contact with a wild animal. A simple scratch from a wild animal could give your pet rabies if your pet is not vaccinated. This is one illness that can be prevented with vaccinations. Distemper is a virus that can be picked up just from being outside and it has negative effects on the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems. Both of these illnesses can be fatal for pets.

Types of Vaccines

There are core vaccines that vary depending on where you live. These are the basic vaccines that veterinarians say your pet needs and are often legally required. There are additional vaccinations that are tailored to the needs of individual pets. Puppies or kittens are given initial vaccines that activate the immune system and prevent diseases.

Your pet may require follow up vaccines to get the proper immunity to some diseases. After a pet becomes an adult, many vaccines will need to be given just once a year, and some every few years. Getting puppies and kittens started with vaccines early is great, and completing the series of vaccines will help your pet have a long and healthy life.

Pet Vaccinations in Waldorf, MD

Call Waldorf Emergency Care today for the best in emergency veterinary healthcare for your pet. We will be here for you when your pet is in distress at any time. Call us at 301-705-9700 and let us know you are coming. Vaccinations prevent diseases from spreading and help the pet community as a whole.

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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