Emergency Services For Pets

Daytime urgent care, expert assessment, and trusted emergency referrals when your pet needs help fast.

Caring For Your Pets During Emergencies

When your pet experiences a sudden illness or injury, Desert Paws Mobile Veterinary Care is here to help. We see patients by appointment only and are not able to accommodate walk-in emergencies due to the nature of our mobile practice. However, if your pet is experiencing an urgent medical concern, please call us right away so our team can assess the situation and guide you on the next best step.

During business hours, we may be able to offer same-day urgent care appointments depending on availability. However, some emergencies require specialized equipment, intensive monitoring, or 24-hour care. In those cases, we will direct you to a fully equipped emergency veterinary hospital to ensure your pet receives prompt and appropriate treatment.

How to Tell if Your Pet Is Having an Emergency

Not every symptom or injury requires immediate intervention, but it can be difficult to know when urgent care is needed. If your pet shows any of the following signs, they should be evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible:

If you are unsure whether your pet’s condition is an emergency, please call us. Our team can help assess the situation and advise you on the appropriate next steps.

What to Do If Your Pet Has an Emergency

If your pet is experiencing an emergency during our regular business hours (Monday–Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM), please call us immediately. Due to the mobile nature of our practice, we are unable to accept walk-ins. Our team will evaluate your pet’s symptoms over the phone and determine whether we can schedule an urgent care appointment or if your pet should be seen at an emergency hospital right away.

When appropriate and available, we may be able to come to your home for care. In some cases, we may recommend bringing your pet to our surgery center for treatment. If your pet requires advanced diagnostics, sedation, or intensive care, we will direct you to the appropriate facility.

After-Hours Emergencies

If your pet needs immediate medical attention outside of our business hours, on weekends, or at times when we are unavailable, please go directly to a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital. These facilities are equipped for continuous monitoring, advanced diagnostics, and life-saving care.