We are very fortunate to have three emergency clinics servicing our area. If you have an emergency with your pet that cannot wait, please contact one of the below emergency clinics and they will be able to help you:
Crossroads Animal Referral and Emergency (CARE) —1080 W. Patrick St, Frederick 301-662-2273
Mountain View Animal Emergency —- 13810 Crayton Blvd, Hagerstown 301-733-7339
VETURGENCY —- 434 Prospect Blvd., Frederick 301-288-8387 (VETS) (Open 6PM-12AM Daily)
Examples of emergencies that should not wait:
- Trauma cases— hit by car, fight wounds, falls, broken legs, hemorrhage/bleeding
- Eye trauma/painful eyes/squinting
- Persistent Vomiting or Diarrhea, especially if your pet appears weak or distressed
- Difficulty Breathing, Severe/persistent coughing
- Male cats or dogs straining but unable to urinate
- Toxin ingestion —rat poison, antifreeze, grapes/raisins, human medications, Xylitol
- Seizures, sudden behavior changes, inability to walk
If you are unsure if your pet should be seen, please call one of the above emergency clinics