During business hours, Shaker Heights Animal Hospital will make every effort possible to assist you with any emergency your pet may experience.

If possible, please call in advance of your arrival so we can properly prepare and ensure we are equipped for your emergency.

Should we be unable to assist, we can help guide you to an appropriate emergency hospital.

After Hours Emergency Care

For after hours emergency care, please contact any of the following 24 hour emergency facilities:

VCA Great Lakes Veterinary Specialists

216-831-6789

4760 Richmond Rd.
Warrensville Heights, OH 44128

Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital Cleveland East

440-673-3483

734 Alpha Drive
Highland Heights, OH 44143

MedVet Cleveland West

216-362-6000

20400 Emerald Parkway
Cleveland, OH 44135

Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital

330-666-2976

1053 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd.
Akron, OH 44321

When to Seek Emergency Care for Your PET

The easiest answer as to whether you should seek emergency care for your pet is when you feel his or her medical condition is serious and cannot wait. However, the following general situations should help you determine if you need to seek emergency care for your cat or dog:

  • Difficulty breathing
  • Acute abdominal swelling
  • Electric shock
  • Excessive vomiting or diarrhea
  • Bleeding
  • Exhibits symptoms of heat stroke
  • Seizures
  • Sudden onset of weakness
  • High or low temperature (more than 104 or less than 100 degrees)
  • Unable to urinate or defecate

If in doubt, please do not hesitate to contact us.