Please note that during this time, emergency clinics have been overwhelmed with patients and may be at capacity or have long wait times. The following is a list of emergency situations to enable you to recognize when your cat should be seen at an emergency room so that you do not have to make an unnessary trip.
Facebook site that indicates the status of emergency clinics in Washington State.
NOTE: For possible toxicities or exposures to toxins, such as lillies, fox glove, anti-freeze, or rat poison, please start by calling poison control.
The following situations are emergencies that need to be seen immediately (ASAP):
-Male cats that are lethargic, actively vomiting, or have urinary symptoms (straining, increased frequency of urination, not urinating, urinating blood, urinating outside of the litter box).
-Nonstop vomiting.
-Ingestion fo a foreign body such as a string or cat toy.
-Cats that are straining, regardless of the cause.
-Cats with labored, rapid, and increased breathing.
-Active seizures.
-Cats in severe pain.
-Cats that have collapsed.
-Cats with severe injuries, such as being hit by a car.
-Ingestion of toxins
Urgent situations that need to be seen the same day include:
-Female cats with urinary symptoms.
-Cats that are not eating, or have a decreased appetite.
-Lethargic behavior. Lethargic males need to be seen ASAP in case of a urinary blockage.
-Cats that are vomiting acutely.
-Acute inflammation of the eyes.
-Abscesses.
The follow are a list of clinics to contact if we are closed that see emergencies:
Urgent Care
(For emergencies not severe enough need overnight care)
Island Animal Hospital (Mercer Island)
Please note: Open 8AM to 6PM M- F
(206) 589-2013
Arrow Animal Urgent Care (Renton)
Please note: Open 8AM to 8PM everyday
https://arrowanimalurgentcare.com/
425-270-2991
Emergency Clinics:
Timberline Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (Seattle)
206-828-6868
Emerald City Emergency Clinic (Seattle)
http://emeraldcity24hrvet.com
206-634-9000
BluePearl Veterinary Partners (Renton)
https://bluepearlvet.com/hospital/renton-wa/
425-496-1000
Animal Medical Center of Seattle (Shoreline)
https://animalmedicalspecialists.com
206-204-3366
Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle
https://www.thrivepetcare.com/locations/washington/lynnwood/veterinary-specialty-center-seattle
Animal Emergency Hospital of Redmond
425-250-7090
BluePearl Pet Hospital (Seattle)
206-624-9111
BluePearl Pet Hospital (Kirkland)
https://bluepearlvet.com/hospital/kirkland-wa/
425-823-9111
South Seattle Veterinary Hospital (Seattle)
https://www.southseattlevet.com/
206-242-8338
Veterinary Emergency Group of Seattle
https://www.veterinaryemergencygroup.com/lp/seattle
564-216-6436
Walk-in Day Practices:
Urban Animal
Urban Animal, although a daytime practice, sees walk-ins, has multiple locations, and is open Monday through Friday.