Pet Emergencies in Tyler, TX
When your pet is sick or injured, every minute counts. Call Premier Veterinary Hospital immediately at (903) 617-6072 if there is an emergency with your pet. During hospital hours, seriously ill animals and emergencies receive priority over routine appointments.
Request an AppointmentWhat to Do in a Pet Emergency
If your pet is experiencing an emergency, call us immediately at (903) 617-6072. During hospital hours, seriously ill animals and emergencies are given priority over routine appointments. Calling ahead allows our team to prepare for your arrival and give you instructions for safely transporting your pet.
Attended care is available for emergency patients who need to stay hospitalized overnight. After hours, please contact the nearest 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital.
Signs Your Pet Needs Emergency Care
- Difficulty breathing, choking, or blue-tinged gums
- Collapse, weakness, or inability to stand
- Seizures
- Severe or repeated vomiting or diarrhea, especially with blood
- A swollen, hard abdomen or unproductive retching, which may signal bloat
- Straining to urinate or inability to urinate, especially in male cats
- Pale gums
- Suspected poisoning, such as chocolate, xylitol, grapes, antifreeze, rodent bait, or medications
- Swallowed objects such as toys, socks, or string
- Heatstroke, especially in flat-faced breeds
- Trauma, such as being hit by a car, a fall, or a dog fight
- Severe bleeding, deep wounds, or snakebites
- Signs of extreme pain
Emergency Care at Our Hospital
Our team is equipped to stabilize and treat urgent cases quickly. Our in-house diagnostics, including bloodwork, coagulation panels, digital radiography, and ultrasound, provide fast answers. When needed, our veterinarians can perform emergency surgery or remove swallowed objects with minimally invasive endoscopy. Critical patients are cared for in our intensive care unit with IV fluid pumps, continuous ECG, and blood pressure monitoring.
How to Prepare
Keep our phone number and the number of the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital saved in your phone. Know where your pet’s medical records are, and keep a pet first aid kit at home. If your pet has ingested something toxic, bring the packaging with you. Staying current on wellness care and parasite prevention helps prevent many emergencies. For less urgent concerns, our Thursday walk-in hours may be an option.
Pet Emergency FAQs
What should I do if my pet has an emergency?
Call us immediately at (903) 617-6072. During hospital hours, emergencies are given priority over routine appointments.
Do you provide emergency care after hours?
Attended care is available for emergency patients hospitalized overnight. For new emergencies after hours, contact the nearest 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital.
How do I know if my pet’s situation is an emergency?
Difficulty breathing, collapse, seizures, severe bleeding, suspected poisoning, bloat, inability to urinate, and trauma all require immediate care. When in doubt, call us.
What should I do if my pet ate something toxic?
Call us right away and bring the product packaging. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed by a veterinarian.
Should I call before bringing my pet in?
Yes. Calling ahead lets our team prepare for your arrival and give you instructions for safe transport.
Can a male cat straining to urinate be an emergency?
Yes. A urinary blockage in a male cat is life-threatening and needs immediate care.
What are signs of heatstroke in pets?
Heavy panting, drooling, bright red gums, weakness, vomiting, and collapse. Move your pet to a cool area and call us immediately.
Is Your Pet Having an Emergency?
Call (903) 617-6072 right away. Our Tyler veterinary team is ready to help.