Emergency Veterinary Care in Ypsilanti

Emergency Vet in Ypsilanti

If your pet is showing any symptoms or behaviors which are causing your concern, contact our office as soon as possible. If it is outside our regular operating hours, please contact the after-hours emergency pet hospital closest to you.

Steps to Take In A Pet Emergency

If your pet is experiencing a veterinary emergency, following the instructions below:

• Call Ahead If Possible -  If it is during our regular business hours, call us as soon as possible. Outside of our open hours, call the after-hours animal hospital closest to you to let them know that you are on your way.
• Follow Instructions Provided - When you call to let the emergency pet hospital know you are on your way, instructions may be provided to help you apply first aid or otherwise make your pet as comfortable. Follow these instructions carefully.
• Remain Calm - Remain calm and be extra careful around your pet. When an animal is in pain they often react negatively towards anyone trying to help and could bite or scratch.
• Bring Your Pet In For Care - Do not put yourself at risk! Safely bring your pet to our Ypsilanti veterinary clinic or the after-hours emergency vet location above.

Vet Emergency FAQs

Read through our most frequently asked questions below to learn more about bringing your pet in for an emergency appointment at Michigan Avenue Animal Hospital. 

• Do I need to call ahead?

  Michigan Avenue Animal Hospital provides emergency and urgent veterinary care for cats and dogs during our regular clinic hours. It's always best to contact us in advance if you can, but we understand that in emergency situations that's not always possible. 

  If we are unable to fit your pet into our schedule, we recommend that you visit the after-hours emergency vet clinic closest to you. 

• When is your clinic open?

  Our veterinarians see emergency cases during our regular business hours:

  • Monday:08:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Tuesday:08:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Wednesday:08:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Thursday:08:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Friday:08:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Saturday:09:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Sunday:Closed

   

• What situations require emergency veterinary care?

  The following situations are examples of emergencies that require immediate care:

  • Severe vomiting or diarrhea; 2+ episodes in 24-hours
  • Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop
  • Obvious signs of pain or extreme anxiety
  • Choking, difficulty breathing, or continuous coughing/gagging
  • Fractured bones or severe lameness
  • Seizures and/or staggering
  • Injuries to the eye(s)
  • Your pet has ingested something poisonous (such as antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, rodent poison, etc.)
  • Heat stress or heatstroke
  • Refusal to drink for 24 hours or more
  • Unconsciousness
  • Bleeding from nose, mouth, rectum, or blood in the urine
  • Inability to urinate or pass feces, or pain associated with urinating or passing feces
• How long will we have to wait to see the vet?

  Our Ypsilanti animal hospital is just like a human doctor's office—it can be unpredictable and you may have to wait. 

  We cannot predict what cases we will see and when they will arrive. If possible, call ahead to find out whether we are able to provide emergency care for your dog or cat.

  If we are unable to fit an emergency appointment into our vet's schedule we recommend that you visit the 24/7 animal emergency hospital closest to you. 

• What happens if my pet needs to stay in the hospital?

  Some veterinary emergencies require intensive overnight care. At Michigan Avenue Animal Hospital we provide overnight care for animals in need.

  While in our care, our dedicated team will treat your pet as if they were our own.

• What types of animals do you treat?

  Our emergency veterinarians are mostly experienced with cats and dogs, but will see other small animals, such as birds and rodents, in serious situations.