We will be closed on Monday, September 4th, 2023 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. We will re-open for regular business hours on Tuesday, September 5th at 8:00AM. If you have an emergency which cannot wait, please contact one of the following local animal emergency services:
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
