EMERGENCY
Emergencies don’t wait. We’re here to help.
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At West Ridge Animal Hospital, we provide urgent and emergency care during our extended hours:
8:00 AM until 9:00 PM Monday-Friday
8:00 AM until 5:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday
If you are experiencing a pet emergency, please call us at (970) 330-7283.
If we are closed, please contact one of the 24-hour emergency hospitals listed below.
24-HOUR PET EMERGENCY CLINICS
In case of a medical emergency, if West Ridge Animal Hospital is unavailable, please contact one of the following hospitals:
Colorado State University Veterinary Hospital
300 West Drake Road
Fort Collins, Colorado, 80523
970-221-4535
(970) 297-5000
Royal Vista
4630 Royal Vista Circle Suite #11
Windsor, CO 80528
970-825-5975
PETS Emergency Hospital
3629 23rd Avenue
Evans, CO 80620
970-339-8700,
What To Do in a Pet Emergency
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Stay calm. Your pet needs you to think clearly.
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Call a veterinarian right away. Do not try to diagnose serious problems online.
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Call ahead if possible. This helps the team prepare for your arrival.
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Have a plan. Know where to go before an emergency happens.
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Why AAHA Accreditation Matters
As an AAHA-accredited hospital, West Ridge is required to have emergency equipment and drugs readily available, stocked at all times, and in a portable container for those unscheduled emergencies that come through our doors. This helps ensure that our team members are not running around the hospital trying to find items necessary to treat your pet.
Having a dedicated emergency kit and area makes it convenient and easy for our entire team to get the necessary supplies from a central location within our hospital.


EMERGENCY CARE
Pets can face life-threatening problems. Our doctors and technicians provide fast, compassionate care when your pet needs it most.
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We offer:
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IV fluids and emergency medications
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Digital X-rays and ultrasound
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Surgery (orthopedic, soft tissue, and emergency procedures)
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Advanced pain control
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Blood transfusions
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Oxygen and heated recovery cages
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Intensive anesthesia monitoring
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Isolation area for infectious diseases
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Quick treatment can reduce recovery time and may save your pet’s life.
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Working With Your Regular Veterinarian
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If your pet normally sees another clinic, we are happy to provide emergency care.
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Share medical records and test results
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Update your regular veterinarian
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Review medications and next steps
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Your pet’s continued care is important to us.
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Signs Your Pet Needs Emergency Care
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Seek help immediately if your pet has:
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Bleeding that lasts more than 5 minutes
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Trouble breathing, choking, or constant coughing
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Blood in urine, stool, vomit, or from nose/mouth
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Trouble urinating or passing stool
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Eye injuries
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Seizures or sudden loss of balance
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Broken bones or severe limping
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Signs of extreme pain
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Heatstroke
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Severe vomiting or diarrhea (more than twice in 24 hours)
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Refused water for 24 hours
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Unconsciousness
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Swallowed poison (antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, rodent poison, etc.)
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Pet Emergency First Aid Kit
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Keep a simple kit at home and when traveling.
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Basic supplies:
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Gauze pads and adhesive tape
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Vet wrap and cotton wrap
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Cotton balls and swabs
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Betadine solution
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3% hydrogen peroxide (only use if instructed by a vet)
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Benadryl (ask your vet for proper dosing first)
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Ice pack
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Disposable gloves
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Blunt-end scissors
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Tweezers
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Nail trimmers
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Antibiotic ointment
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Oral syringe or turkey baster
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Liquid dish soap (for bathing toxins off fur)
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Towels
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Flashlight
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Alcohol wipes
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Styptic powder
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Saline eye wash
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Artificial tear gel
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Also include:
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Your veterinarian’s name, address, and phone number
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Phone numbers for local emergency clinics
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Water and a bowl
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Small snacks
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✔ Check your kit every few months. Replace expired items.
✔ Keep it out of reach of children.
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Make sure to check your pack every few months to make sure nothing has expired or needs to be replaced. And of course, keep your kit out of the reach of children.
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