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Rippowam Animal Hospital

Emergencies

We offer emergency care during regular business hours. If possible, please call our hospital prior to your arrival so our staff can prepare to care for your pet.

Three kittens in a pink litter box at Rippowam Animal Hospital

Our Intensive Care Unit (ICU):

Rippowam Animal Hospital offers hospitalization and full ICU Care for your pet. Through our in-house laboratory services, we are able to offer full blood work and the most advanced diagnostic tools and available treatments for your pet.

Veterinarian's Desk with Dog & Hands

Symptoms of a Possible Emergency:

  • Seizures

  • Poisoning

  • Chocolate Ingestion

  • Labored or stopped breathing

  • Discoloration of the mouth (ex: blue or red gums or tongue)

  • Large cuts or wounds that are excessively bleeding or have visible bone

  • Sudden passing out, collapse, or difficulty to get back up

  • Failure to respond or rouse when called or moved

  • A bite from an unidentified snake or insect

  • A bite from a wild animal or another pet whose vaccination history is unknown to you