Animal Emergency Clinic
Emergency Care
When your pet faces a medical crisis after hours, Animal Emergency Clinic provides expert critical care. We're here when you need us most.
Our Emergency Services
- Emergency triage and stabilization
- Emergency surgery
- Critical care monitoring
- Blood transfusions
- Oxygen therapy
- IV fluid therapy
- Pain management
- Digital radiography
- In-house laboratory
- Toxicity treatment
When to Come In
Seek emergency care immediately if your pet shows any of these signs:
- Difficulty breathing or choking
- Severe bleeding that won't stop
- Collapse or inability to stand
- Seizures
- Ingestion of toxins or foreign objects
- Severe vomiting or bloody diarrhea
- Inability to urinate (especially male cats)
- Signs of extreme pain
- Trauma (hit by car, animal attack)
- Distended, hard abdomen
- Eye injuries
- Heatstroke (excessive panting, bright red gums, collapse)
What to Do in an Emergency
- Stay calm - your pet senses your stress
- Call ahead at (309) 828-7722 so we can prepare
- Transport safely - use a carrier or secure your pet
- Drive carefully - getting there safely matters
- Bring information - any toxins ingested, medications taken
Our Hours
- Monday - Thursday: 6:00 PM - 8:00 AM
- Friday: 6:00 PM through Monday 8:00 AM
- Holidays: 24 hours
During HPH business hours, call Highland Pet Hospital at (309) 828-7722 for urgent care needs.
Payment
Emergency care requires payment at time of service. We accept:
- Cash
- Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express
- CareCredit
- Affirm
We'll provide an estimate before treatment begins. Our goal is to provide the best care while being mindful of costs.