Here When It Matters Most
At St. Petersburg Animal Hospital & Urgent Care, we provide walk-in and same-day veterinary care for dogs and cats who need to be seen quickly—but not necessarily rushed to a 24-hour emergency hospital. Whether it’s a limp, a wound, or something that just doesn’t feel right, we’re here to help you figure out what’s going on and what comes next.
If this is your first time with us, welcome. Many of our long-term clients first found us in a moment of uncertainty. Our goal is to provide thoughtful, responsive care when you need it most and to be the team you turn to again for wellness visits, ongoing care, and everything in between.
Call Us Immediately If…
Not sure if your pet needs to be seen today? These are some of the most common symptoms we recommend acting on right away:
- Your cat is straining to urinate
- Your dog has vomiting and diarrhea at the same time, especially if they seem tired or won’t eat
- Your pet has pale gums or is breathing heavily or rapidly
- Your pet was just bitten, stung, or hit by something
- You notice a bloated abdomen or obvious signs of pain
- Your pet is trying to vomit but can’t produce anything
- You’ve seen blood in your pet’s urine, stool, or vomit
- They’ve ingested something toxic or a non-food object
What We Treat
Urgent care visits often start with a gut feeling. Your dog’s suddenly limping. Your cat won’t eat. Something’s not right—but you’re not sure how serious it is or whether it can wait. That’s why we keep space in our schedule every day for urgent cases. When your pet needs to be seen quickly, we’re ready.
Once you arrive, we’ll evaluate your pet, run diagnostics if needed, and explain what we find in clear, straightforward terms. Some pets go home the same day with medication and a care plan. Others may need fluids, monitoring, or short-term hospitalization. Whatever the case, we’ll walk you through the next steps.
Common conditions we treat:
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Lethargy or sudden weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Seizures
- Coughing or sneezing
- Limping or lameness
- Cuts, bites, or wounds
- Facial swelling or allergic reactions
- Urinary issues or straining
- Pain or stiffness
- Minor trauma or difficulty walking
- Lumps, bumps, or rashes
- Allergies or skin issues
- Ingestion of non-toxic foreign objects
- Pain management and follow-up support
What to Expect
Urgent care can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure what’s going on with your pet. Our goal is to make the process as calm, clear, and efficient as possible:
- Walk-in or call ahead. If you can call before you come in, we’ll be better prepared. If not, just come—we’ll do our best to get your pet seen quickly.
- Triage-based care. Patients are prioritized based on the severity of their condition, not order of arrival. If another pet is seen first, it’s because their situation is more critical.
- Same-day treatment. Our team will examine your pet, talk with you about symptoms, and perform any necessary diagnostics using our on-site lab, digital X-rays, or ultrasound.
Urgent vs. Emergency Care
We are not a 24-hour emergency hospital—but we can treat many urgent medical issues and even some emergency surgeries if circumstances allow.
We can often accommodate surgeries like:
- Pyometras
- Gastrointestinal foreign bodies
- Splenectomies
- GDV (bloat) corrections
If your pet is experiencing a life-threatening emergency—such as collapse, severe trauma, or trouble breathing—please go directly to the nearest emergency facility.
Not Just for Today
If you’re visiting us for the first time, we’re glad you found us. Urgent care may be how we meet—but it doesn’t have to be the only reason you come.
We provide full-service veterinary care for pets at every stage of life, including wellness visits, dentistry, surgery, and chronic condition management. If your pet needs follow-up or you’re looking for a long-term provider, we’d love to be your go-to team.
Today, it’s an urgent visit. Tomorrow, it could be a wellness check or follow-up. However your pet needs us, we’re here for the long haul.
