Immediate Veterinary Help When Your Pet Needs It Most
At Mount Carmel Animal Hospital, we know that medical emergencies don’t happen on a schedule. Whether it’s a sudden injury, allergic reaction, or unexpected illness, our team is prepared to respond swiftly and compassionately to help your pet through critical moments. We are not a 24-hour emergency clinic, but we are available to treat your pet’s potential emergency during our office hours Monday – Saturdays. We are not able to accept walk-in emergencies – Please call ahead. 410-343-0200
When to Seek Emergency or Urgent Care
Call or come in immediately if your pet is experiencing:
- Suspected poisoning*
- Pale gums
- Rapid or troubled breathing
- Weak or rapid pulse
- Change in body temperature
- Difficulty standing or sudden paralysis
- Loss of consciousness
- Collapse or sudden weakness
- Excessive bleeding
- Excessive vomiting or diarrhea
- Seizures
- Inability to urinate or defecate
- Signs of extreme pain or distress
Even if you’re unsure whether it’s an emergency, we encourage you to contact us. Our team can help determine if immediate care is necessary and guide you on next steps.
* If you suspect your pet has ingested human medication or something that is potentially poisonous, call a pet poison hotline.
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. A consultation fee may apply. Animal Poison Control | (888) 426-4435 | ASPCA
- Consultations are free for Home Again microchip members.
- Pet Poison Helpline. A consultation fee may apply. 24/7 Animal Poison Control Center | Pet Poison Helpline®
What Happens During an Urgent Care or Emergency Visit
Our trained veterinary professionals will begin with triage to assess your pet’s condition. The most critical patients are seen first. We offer on-site diagnostic tools such as:
- Digital X-rays
- Ultrasound
- In-house lab testing
These allow us to quickly diagnose and begin treatment without delay.
After-Hours Emergencies
While we are not a 24/7 facility, MCAH partners with local emergency hospitals to ensure round-the-clock care for your pet. If your emergency occurs outside of our regular hours, visit our Emergency Resources page for a list of trusted after-hours veterinary centers.
Peace of Mind When Every Moment Matters
You can count on our team to provide efficient, high-quality urgent and emergency care—with the empathy and support every pet and pet parent deserves. Your pet’s health and safety are always our top priorities.
For immediate guidance, please call us at 410-343-0200.