Emergency Care
Cats can get into all kinds of trouble — and sometimes the trouble they find leaves you in need of a veterinary emergency clinic. If your pet is struggling with a serious, urgent health problem, you need to know he can get prompt, effective emergency pet services. That’s why you’ll want to keep the phone number for Central Texas Cat Hospital handy. Our veterinary emergency center in Round Rock can make sure your cat gets the best possible chance for a full recovery.
Time Matters In Emergencies
Don’t wait until an emergency strikes to look for answers to your cat’s plight. Save our number and be ready to call our Round Rock animal hospital at 512-388-1299!
Common Cat Emergencies
How do you know you have a cat emergency on your hands? Be on the lookout for issues such as:
1. Heat Stroke
An overheated cat may appear dizzy, pant or drool heavily stagger, or even loss of consciousness.
2. Dystocia
Dystocia is difficult or dangerous labor. if your cat seems to be taking forever to deliver her kittens, she may be in danger.
3. Urinary Dysfunction
Failure to urinate, or painful urination, may be caused by dangerous obstructions such as stones.
4. Digestive Emergencies
A swallowed object can cause intense pain and internal damage. A hard, distended abdomen may be a sign of bloat, a condition that normally affects dogs but can also affect cats. Uncontrollable diarrhea and vomiting can cause fatal dehydration.
5. Trauma
Fractures, uncontrolled bleeding, and other trauma should be considered an emergency.
Smart Responses and Emergency Vet Care Options
Responding correctly to an emergency can make all the difference in the outcome for your cat. For example, inducing vomiting in a case of poison ingestion might be a terrible mistake if the substance is corrosive in nature. Your best bet is always to call our animal hospital immediately and ask for instructions. We will walk you through any immediate steps you need to take and prepare our emergency vet clinic for your cat’s arrival. (If your emergency occurs outside of our regular office hours, call one of the hospitals listed below).
You’ll find that Central Texas Cat Hospital provides state of the art in emergency pet care and a pet emergency center. We can administer in-house lab tests, ultrasound imaging and other diagnostics to get a clear idea of what needs to be done. We can then provide such life-saving measures as hydration, poison neutralization, surgery to seal wounds and repair fractures, and internal surgery to correct dangerous urinary or digestive issues.
In Case of An Emergency After Hours
If you find that you need emergency assistance after hours, we recommend Central Texas Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital. They are available when we are closed and we trust them for quality care! In the event you have to visit the emergency clinic we can get the records so we can follow up if your pet needs further care.
For your convenience, we have provided the contact and website information for both after hours locations here.
Contact Us Today
If your cat is experiencing any health problems that should be addressed by a medical professional and it is not an emergency please schedule an appointment with us today.
After Business Hours
Central Texas Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital
301 Chisholm Trail, Round Rock, TX 78681
Phone: 512-900-2778
www.ctvsh.com