Animal Emergency and Specialty Center is the only local emergency facility open 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. If your pet has experienced a trauma or needs immediate emergency veterinary care, please come directly to our facility at 6425 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89511.
Remain calm, and don’t hesitate to call one of our knowledgeable team members at (775) 851-3600 to support you through what your pet is experiencing.
Never assume that even the gentlest pet will not bite or scratch if injured. Pain and fear can make animals unpredictable or even dangerous.
- Don't attempt to hug an injured pet and always keep your face away from its mouth. Although this may be your first impulse to comfort your pet, it might only scare the animal more or cause them pain.
- While transporting your injured pet, keep it confined in a small area to reduce the risk of additional injury. Pet carriers work well, or you can use a box or other container (but make sure your pet has enough air). For larger dogs, you can use a board, toboggan/sled, door, throw rug, blanket or something similar to act as a stretcher.
- You should always keep your pet's medical records in a safe, easily accessible place. Bring these with you when you take your pet for emergency treatment.
If your pet is experiencing the following:
- Open wound: Apply direct pressure to bleeding wounds if possible.
- Possible toxic ingestion: Do not try to induce vomiting. On your way to Animal Emergency and Specialty Center, call Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 to begin a consultation with one of their veterinarians.
- Snake Bite: Do not apply a tourniquet