Emergency Services
Bethany Animal Hospital understands that emergencies are never pleasant or convenient. We are more than prepared to handle a wide range of emergencies during our regular business hours. We do ask that if possible you give us a call prior to coming in so we can be prepared for your arrival.
For emergencies that occur after our normal hours, our answering service will refer our clients to the following emergency facilities:
VCA Aurora Animal Hospital
2600 W. Galena Blvd.
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 896-8541
http://www.vcaspecialtyvets.com/aurora
St. Charles Emergency Clinic
530 Dunham Rd.
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 584-7447
http://emergencyvetservices.com/
Animal Emergency Clinic of Rockford
4236 Maray Dr.
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-7791
http://www.aecrockford.com/
Dundee Animal Hospital
199 Penny Ave.
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 428-6114
http://www.dundeeanimalhospital.com/
When Should I Seek Emergency Care for my Pet?
The easiest answer as to whether you should seek emergency care for a pet is when you feel his or her medical condition is serious and cannot wait. However, the following general situations should help you determine if you need to seek out emergency care for your pet:
- Difficulty breathing
- Acute abdominal swelling
- Electric shock
- Excessive vomiting or diarrhea
- Excessive bleeding
- Exhibits symptoms of heat stroke
- Repetitive and prolonged seizures
- Snake bites
- High or low temperature (more than 104 or less than 100 degrees)
- Unable to urinate or defecate