Emergency
If your pet is seriously injured or ill, please contact us as soon as possible at 509-522-0763.
As much as we love seeing your pets, as animal lovers, our hope is that we won’t need to see them beyond regularly-scheduled appointments and that your pet continues enjoying a healthy life for years to come. However, unexpected incidents can and do occur, and it is important to be prepared. That’s why we offer emergency services here at Animal Clinic East. Rest assured, we are here for you and your pet during those difficult times.
A few of the common signs your pet may need emergency care include:
- Trouble or no breathing
- Weak heartbeat or pulse
- Extreme lethargy or trouble standing
- Extreme vomiting and/or diarrhea, especially involving blood
- Loss of consciousness; unable to awaken
- Seizures
- Broken bones or open wounds
- Excessive bleeding or blood in eyes, ears, nose, or urine/stool
Learn more about emergency situations from the ASPCA and AAHA
During Hours
If you are experiencing an emergency situation with your pet during our normal business hours, a member of our medical staff will help you assess the situation and determine the severity of your pet’s condition. Please contact us right away at 509-522-0763.
After Hours
We are on call after hours for our clients Mondays through Thursdays on regular workdays until 8 pm.
We are on-call for Emergencies for the community Saturdays from 8 am to 2 pm.
During these on-call hours, the clinic is not open, but the doctor can be reached through our answering service at 509-522-0763.
After our local on-call hours and on Sundays, there is a 24-hour veterinary emergency clinic that can also be accessed by calling our phone number at 509-522-0763.
Resources
Mid Columbia Pet Emergency Services
8913 Sandifur Pkwy, Pasco, WA 99301
Phone: 509-547-3577
Poison Control
If you suspect that your pet may have ingested a toxic substance, call us right away at 509-522-0763. If it is outside of our normal office hours, contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and offers consultations and other emergency services. A $65 fee may be charged.
Common household pet toxins include:
- Xylitol (found in gum, candy, and toothpaste)
- Alcohol
- Chocolate
- Garlic, Onions, Chives
- Grapes, Raisins
- Bleach, other household cleaning liquids
- Human medications
- Some household plants
If you believe your pet has ingested something potentially poisonous, seek help right away