Emergency Care Available 

If your pet needs immediate medical attention, call us right away at (703) 273-2110 so we can help you. Even if you’re not sure about the severity of your pet’s condition, we would be glad to offer our assistance in any way we can. Not sure if what your pet just ate could be toxic? Let us know. Regardless of the situation, we want to hear from you. We can provide emergency vet services in Fairfax, VA during our regular business hours, and we have an overnight call service that takes messages after hours.

After Hours Emergency Services At Our Sister Location Columbia Pike Animal Hospital

Should your pet need emergency vet services outside of our business hours, please call Columbia Pike Animal Hospital & Emergency Center in Annandale.

Columbia Pike Animal Hospital & Emergency Center
(703) 256-8414
4205 Evergreen Lane
Annandale, VA 22003

How to Tell If Your Pet is Having an Emergency

We can hospitalize your pet for 24 hour care if needed!

Learn More About Cat Emergency Care

Learn More About Dog Emergency Care

Emergency vet care can’t always wait for a phone call. If your pet is exhibiting or has done any of the following, bring them in to see us right away.

  • Unable to stand
  • May have ingested foreign object:
    • Antifreeze
    • Chocolate, grapes, or sugarless gum
    • A household cleaning product
    • Medication
  • Difficulty Breathing
  • Showing signs of pain (shaking, whimpering, yelping)
  • Choking
  • Having or has had a seizure
  • Blood in diarrhea or vomit
  • Blood in stool or urine
  • Possible broken bone
  • Unconsciousness
  • Bleeding from the eyes, nose, and/or mouth
  • Has fallen or been struck by a vehicle
  • Straining or unable to urinate
  • Disoriented
  • Swollen or hard abdomen
  • Heatstroke

If you think your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (888) 426-4435. A consultation fee may apply. Please take note of the control number they provide; this information will be shared with your veterinarian allowing them to make proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

Frequently Asked Questions About Urgent Care for Pets

What counts as a pet emergency? How do I know if I should come in right now?
Come in immediately if your pet is having difficulty breathing, has collapsed, is bleeding heavily, is having a seizure, has eaten something toxic, is straining to urinate or defecate without producing anything, has a swollen abdomen, or has suffered trauma such as being hit by a car. When in doubt, call us. We would rather you call about something that turns out to be minor than wait on something that needs immediate attention.

Do I need an appointment for urgent care?
For true emergencies, no — come in and let the front desk know immediately. For urgent but non-life-threatening concerns (a limp that came on suddenly, a wound that is not actively bleeding, vomiting that has happened more than once), please call ahead so we can prepare and give you an estimated wait time. Our team will help you determine how quickly your pet needs to be seen.

What should I do while I am on my way in?
Keep your pet as calm and still as possible. Do not offer food or water, especially if surgery might be needed. If there is a wound, apply gentle pressure with a clean cloth but do not remove any embedded objects. If your pet has been exposed to a toxin, bring the packaging or container with you. Call us from the car if you can so we know you are coming.