Sick pet? We can usually see them today
Same-day appointments for dogs and cats during open hours, 6:30am–6:30pm, seven days a week. Call as early as you can; same-day slots fill through the morning.
Can my pet be seen today?
Usually, yes. We hold same-day appointments for sick pets during open hours. They open at 6:30am and fill through the morning, so the earlier you call, the better your chance. Calling is faster than the form for a sick pet.
Common reasons people come in the same day:
- Vomiting, diarrhea, not eating, or unusual tiredness
- Ear and eye problems, and sudden skin flare-ups
- Minor wounds, limping, or obvious pain
- Straining to urinate, going often, or pain when going
Bloat, foreign bodies, urinary obstructions, wounds, and most soft-tissue surgery are handled here, with in-house imaging and bloodwork, and a veterinary orthopedic surgeon for procedures that need one. We do not provide overnight care; if your pet needs it, we refer you to a 24-hour hospital.
The visit starts with a $49 exam. If the doctor recommends tests or treatment, you get the cost first.
Not sure how urgent it is?
Call us. Our team will tell you plainly whether to come here or go straight to an emergency hospital, including when the answer is the emergency hospital.
Go to an emergency hospital now if your pet is struggling to breathe, has collapsed, has a swollen hard belly and is trying to vomit without bringing anything up, is bleeding heavily, or has eaten something poisonous and we are closed.
Eye problems
A red, cloudy, squinting or weeping eye is worth seeing the same day. Eyes can change quickly, and some problems that look minor, like a scratch on the surface, get worse without treatment.
Who will see my pet?
The veterinarians across our two hospitals include two former owners of 24-hour primary care and emergency hospitals, and doctors with more than 25 years in practice ownership.
After hours: emergency hospitals near us
We’re not a 24-hour hospital. When we’re closed, these hospitals can help.
- AA Animal ER Center36401 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
727-787-5402Evenings and weekends; closed weekday daytime. - Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care Center1501A S Belcher Rd, Largo, FL 33771
727-531-5752Open 24 hours. - BluePearl Pet Hospital4701 Ulmerton Rd, Ste 500, Clearwater, FL 33762
727-572-0132Open 24 hours. - VEG ER for Pets2178 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33765
727-288-0732Open 24 hours.
Details checked against each hospital’s own website. Call before you go.
Paying for it
Many of our clients find that financing part or all of their pet’s care through Cherry works best for them. According to Cherry, the application takes under 35 seconds from start to finish, and “Cherry performs a soft credit check which does not affect your credit score.”
We also accept CareCredit and Scratch Pay, and cash, cards and checks at the counter.
Questions we get a lot
Are you open on Saturdays and Sundays?
Yes. We’re open 6:30am–6:30pm every day, and weekend appointments cost the same as weekday ones.
Do you take walk-ins?
Yes, with a possible wait. For a sick pet, calling first is better: we can tell you how busy we are and hold a slot.
Are you a 24-hour emergency hospital?
No. We provide same-day care during our open hours. After we close, contact one of the emergency hospitals listed above.
Can I request an appointment after hours?
Yes. The form works any time. Requests that come in overnight are handled when we open, and someone contacts you to confirm a time.
Request an appointment
For a pet that’s sick today, please call. Use this form for anything that can wait until we open.