Pet Daytime Emergency & Urgent Care

Pet Daytime Emergency & Urgent Care In Kennett Square, PA

At Cypress Veterinary Clinic, we understand that pets can experience sudden illnesses or injuries that require urgent attention. During this challenging time in veterinary medicine, our team is here to support both you and your pet with compassion and care. While we may not always be able to provide immediate treatment, our goal is to help every pet get the care they need—whether that’s in our clinic or at a referral hospital.

What to Do in a Pet Emergency

If you believe your pet is having a medical emergency, please call our clinic first. Our trained staff will help triage your pet’s condition over the phone and determine the most appropriate next step. Depending on your pet’s symptoms and our availability, we may:

• Offer a same-day appointment
• Accept your pet for a drop-off evaluation
• Fit your pet into the existing schedule
• Refer you directly to an emergency/referral hospital

Our goal is to make the best decision for your pet’s health and safety. In some cases, more advanced testing, monitoring, or around-the-clock care may be required, and we will guide you to the appropriate emergency facility if needed.

Types of Pet Emergencies We May Be Able to Help With

While we cannot treat every emergency, we may be able to assist with urgent conditions such as:

• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Limping or sudden lameness
• Cuts, wounds, or minor bleeding
• Eye injuries or squinting
• Ear infections or head shaking
• Trouble urinating
• Mild allergic reactions
• Abscesses or swelling
• Sudden behavior changes

Please note that availability depends on our veterinary team’s schedule, and not all emergencies can be handled in-house. We may refer your pet to a 24-hour emergency vet for more advanced care when necessary.

When to Visit an Emergency Vet Hospital

If your pet is experiencing any of the following, we may recommend immediate transfer to an emergency vet clinic in Chester County or surrounding areas:

• Seizures
• Severe trauma or broken bones
• Respiratory distress
• Inability to walk
• Unresponsiveness or collapse
• Suspected poisoning

Important Information

Cypress Veterinary Clinic does not provide after-hours or weekend emergency care. For urgent needs outside our regular hours, please contact an emergency/referral hospital. We maintain an updated list of trusted emergency hospitals in the area.

Please note that emergency and urgent care visits at our clinic incur higher fees than standard appointments. These allow us to allocate the necessary time and resources to ensure your pet receives appropriate care.

Thank you for trusting us with your pet’s care. We appreciate your understanding as we work to balance the needs of our patients with the time and resources of our team.