Pet Emergencies
During regular hospital hours, Fairgrounds is equipped to provide your pet with emergency care.
What to do in an emergency?
Call your veterinarian immediately. We can often see emergencies during regular hospital hours Mon- Fri 7:30 am-5:00 pm. Outside of our regular office hours, please contact Animal Emergency and Specialty Center at (775) 851-3600 or Blue Pearl Pet Hospital and Emergency/Speciality clinic at (775) 358-8555. We urge you to call ahead to give the doctors and staff time to prepare for your pet’s individual situation.
Common emergencies seen in our hospital
- Bleeding
- Trauma
- Acute swelling anywhere on the body
- Wounds or lacerations
- Any bite wound (dog, cat, snake, insect, or wild animal)
- Hit by car
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Consumption of toxins
- Ingestion of foreign objects
- Convulsions or seizures
- Lethargy
- Pain
- Eye problems
- Disorientation
- Heat stroke
- Drowning
- Coughing or respiratory distress