Emergencies
In Adrian, MI
Emergency Vet Care for Dogs and Cats
If your pet is sick or injured and needs immediate attention, please call us at (517) 263-0236. Our team will help determine whether your pet can be seen for urgent care at Kelly Veterinary Clinic or should be referred to a 24-hour emergency hospital.
Our Clinic’s Urgent Care Policy
Kelly Veterinary Clinic will make every effort to accommodate urgent care appointments, especially for established clients. However:
- True emergencies will be referred to emergency hospitals equipped for intensive monitoring and overnight care.
- We may not always have the staff, availability, or resources to treat emergency cases when they occur.
- If your pet is showing any of the emergency symptoms listed below, please contact an emergency hospital directly for immediate triage.
- For urgent but non-emergency concerns, call our clinic to see if we can work your pet into the schedule.
When to Seek Emergency Care
Contact an emergency hospital right away if your pet is experiencing:
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Labored or difficult breathing
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Inability to stand or walk
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Bleeding from the nose, ears, mouth, or rectum
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Uncontrolled bleeding from a wound
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Vomiting or diarrhea lasting 24 hours
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Straining to urinate or defecate
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Not eating or drinking for 24 hours
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Active seizures
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Fever (hot ears or nose)
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Blunt-force trauma from a fall or collision
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Encounter with a wild animal
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Suspected toxin ingestion — Call Pet Poison Hotline at (855) 764-7661 with details of the substance
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Head pressing against a wall
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Active labor lasting more than 3–4 hours
Our After-Hours Referral Emergency Vet Hospital
For emergencies that happen after hours, please contact Veterinary Emergency Center.