URGENT CARE AND EMERGENCIES
At Twinbrook Animal Clinic, Inc. in Valencia, PA, we provide urgent care appointments and emergency treatment during our regular business hours. If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, please call us immediately at (724) 898-2300 so we can assess the situation and prepare for your arrival.
While we make every effort to accommodate urgent and emergency cases, there may be times when the level of care your pet requires, our current caseload, or available resources make it necessary to recommend or refer you to a local urgent care or emergency veterinary facility. Our priority is helping ensure your pet receives the appropriate care as quickly and safely as possible.
At Twinbrook Animal Clinic, Inc. in Valencia, PA, we understand that illnesses and injuries don't always happen during a scheduled appointment. When your pet needs prompt medical attention, our experienced veterinary team will do everything possible to evaluate and treat them during our regular business hours.
Many urgent medical conditions can be treated right here at our hospital. For patients requiring advanced diagnostics, overnight hospitalization, or 24-hour intensive care, we work closely with trusted local emergency and specialty hospitals to ensure your pet receives the care they need.
If you believe your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, please call us immediately at (724) 898-2300 so we can prepare for your arrival and determine the best course of action.
Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care
Not every illness requires a trip to an emergency hospital, but some conditions should never wait.
We commonly treat urgent conditions such as:
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Ear infections
- Allergic reactions
- Limping or minor injuries
- Eye irritation
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin infections and hot spots
- Coughing or sneezing
- Loss of appetite
- Minor wounds
Signs Your Pet Needs Immediate Veterinary Attention
If your pet is experiencing any of the following, contact us immediately or seek emergency veterinary care.
- Difficulty breathing
- Collapse or inability to stand
- Seizures
- Hit by a vehicle or other significant trauma
- Severe bleeding
- Ingestion of toxins or poisonous substances
- Difficulty urinating or inability to urinate
- Repeated vomiting or severe diarrhea
- Bloated or swollen abdomen
- Heatstroke or severe hypothermia
- Problems during labor or delivery
- Sudden paralysis, especially of the hind limbs
- Pale, blue, gray, or bright red gums
- Severe pain
- Eye injuries
- Unresponsiveness
What to Do During an Emergency
Remain as calm as possible and call our office before leaving for the clinic whenever it is safe to do so. This allows our team to prepare for your arrival and provide guidance while you're on your way.
When you arrive, pets experiencing life-threatening emergencies will be evaluated immediately. Our priority is to stabilize your pet as quickly as possible before discussing treatment options with you.
When Referral Is the Best Option
While we are equipped to manage many urgent and emergency conditions during business hours, some pets require advanced imaging, specialized surgery, overnight monitoring, or 24-hour critical care.
If your pet would benefit from specialty or emergency services, we will coordinate care with one of our trusted referral hospitals to ensure they receive the highest level of treatment.