Emergency & Urgent Veterinary Care in Philadelphia 

Urgent care is designed for pets experiencing illnesses or injuries that require prompt medical attention but may not require a visit to a 24-hour emergency hospital. At Art City Vets, we commonly evaluate pets experiencing:Difficulty breathing or chokingSevere vomiting or diarrheaEar infectionsEye injuries or sudden eye painSkin infections, hot spots, or allergic reactionsExcessive bleedingOpen wounds, lacerations, or bite woundsLimping, lameness, or minor orthopedic injuriesBroken toenails or tail injuriesSeizures or staggeringSevere lethargy or weaknessInability to urinate or difficulty urinatingConstipation or difficulty defecatingRefusal to eat or drink for more than 24 hoursHeat stress or heatstrokeObvious signs of pain or extreme anxietyForeign body concerns or suspected ingestion of a non-food itemOur medical team will assess each patient's condition upon arrival and determine the most appropriate treatment plan. While we're equipped to diagnose and treat a wide range of urgent medical conditions, some pets with critical or life-threatening illnesses or injuries may be referred to a 24-hour emergency or specialty hospital if advanced care, surgery, or hospitalization is needed.