Canine Urgent Care - FAQS
What are common dog urgent care symptoms you treat in Auburn?
We frequently treat dogs for conditions such as:
- Bite wounds and dog fight injuries
Porcupine quill removal (common in Central NY) - Toxic ingestion (antifreeze, chocolate, rodenticides, medications)
- Bloat or gastric dilatation
- Difficulty breathing
Heatstroke (especially during warm Auburn summers) - Snake bites during outdoor activities
- Severe vomiting or diarrhea
- Limping or sudden inability to walk
- Allergies or skin conditions
My dog ate something they shouldn't have. Should I call?
Yes, absolutely. Call us immediately at 315-515-3074 if your dog has ingested something potentially toxic or dangerous. We may also ask you to call poison control for help in managing your case. Foreign body ingestion is one of the most common emergencies we see, and early intervention can make a significant difference in treatment outcomes and costs.
Can you perform emergency surgery on dogs?
We have limited surgery capacity at this time and are working on completion of our surgical suite. Once this is complete, we will be able to perform additional surgical procedures. When in doubt, please call us: 315-515-3074
My dog was hit by a car. Can you help?
Yes. We recommend going to the nearest facility. We can provide stabilization and treatment for dogs who have experienced trauma from vehicle accidents. Depending on the severity of injuries, we may stabilize your dog and coordinate transfer to a specialty hospital for advanced critical care if needed.
Do you treat dog bites and fight wounds?
Yes, we regularly treat bite wounds, fight injuries, and lacerations in dogs. These wounds often require cleaning, antibiotics, pain management, and sometimes suturing or surgical intervention.
My dog is having trouble urinating. Is this urgent?
Yes, urinary blockage or difficulty urinating is a medical emergency, particularly in male dogs. Call us immediately at 315-515-3074. This condition can become life-threatening within hours if left untreated.
Can you help with dog pregnancy complications?
It’s complicated. We are not equipped to do c-sections at this time, however, there are other support options that can help. Please call if your dog is in labor and experiencing difficulties, please be aware that we may recommend calling a larger facility.
My dog is having seizures. What should I do?
If your dog is actively seizing, keep them safe from injury, note the duration of the seizure. We recommend you call your closest facility. We can stabilize cluster seizures, but please call us 315-515-3074, so we can be ready for your dog when it arrives.
Do you see dogs with allergic reactions?
Yes, we treat allergic reactions in dogs ranging from mild hives to severe anaphylaxis. If you think your dog is having an anaphylactic type reaction, please call your closest facility. If that’s us, please call 315-515-3074, so we can be ready to help as soon as you arrive. Signs include facial swelling, hives, difficulty breathing, vomiting, or collapse. Severe allergic reactions require immediate care.