As a loving pet parent, you never want to see your four-legged family member in distress. Unfortunately, unexpected illnesses and sudden accidents happen.
When your pet faces an acute medical emergency during hospital hours, the experienced team at Angel Animal Hospital is here to provide immediate medical stabilization, pain relief, and intensive care.
Our critical care capabilities include oxygen therapy, intravenous fluid resuscitation, emergency diagnostic radiography, trauma treatment, toxicology management, and shock therapy.
Please call our Galloway hospital ahead at (614) 870-3900 whenever possible so our medical team can prepare emergency equipment before you arrive.
Recognizing a Veterinary Medical Emergency
Certain clinical signs indicate a life-threatening crisis that demands immediate veterinary intervention. If you observe any of the following symptoms, bring your pet to Angel Animal Hospital or the nearest emergency facility without delay:
Emergency Capabilities at Angel Animal Hospital
During our regular daytime hours, our facility is equipped to deliver rapid critical care:
- Supplemental Oxygen Therapy: Controlled oxygen cages and flow-by delivery for patients in acute congestive heart failure or pulmonary distress.
- Fluid Resuscitation: Precision IV infusion pumps to treat hypovolemic shock, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalances.
- Rapid Triage Imaging & Bloodwork: Stat hematocrit, blood glucose, electrolytes, and emergency digital X-rays to assess internal bleeding, organ trauma, or pneumothorax.
- Emergency Pharmacology: Antivenoms, reversal agents, anticonvulsants, analgesics, and antiarrhythmic medications.
After-Hours Emergency Hospital Contacts
If an emergency occurs after our normal operating hours, on Sunday, or during holidays, please transport your pet immediately to:
MedVet Hilliard / West Columbus
5230 Parkcenter Ave, Hilliard, OH 43026
Phone: (614) 870-0480 (Open 24/7/365)
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I induce vomiting at home if my dog ate something toxic?
NEVER induce vomiting without first consulting a veterinarian or pet poison control! Swallowing caustic chemicals, sharp objects, or hydrocarbons can cause severe esophageal burns or aspiration if brought back up. Call us immediately at (614) 870-3900 for guidance.
What should I do if my male cat is straining to urinate?
Straining in a litterbox with little or no urine produced is a critical medical emergency known as urethral obstruction ('blocked cat'). This condition can cause fatal cardiac arrest within 24–48 hours due to potassium buildup. Seek immediate care!