At Millis Animal Hospital, we understand the worry that comes with finding that your pet isn't feeling well or behaving normally. It's difficult to see them in discomfort, which is why we’re here to offer timely, personalized pet urgent care to help your four-legged family member recover as quickly as possible.
If you notice any unusual symptoms in your dog or cat, please contact us at (508) 376-5317 immediately.
We see walk-in urgent care cases on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00am - 6:00pm.
Signs Your Pet May Need
Urgent Care
Consider seeking urgent care if your pet shows symptoms such as:
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Sudden behavioral changes or lethargy
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Loss of appetite or refusal to drink
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Mild to moderate vomiting or diarrhea
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Scratching, rubbing, or licking constantly at the skin
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Sneezing and/or coughing
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Runny eyes
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Scooting across the floor
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Any other unusual signs or behaviors
As a pet owner, you are often the first to notice when something isn't right with your pet. Animals often hide their discomfort, so even minor changes can indicate a more serious issue.
Choosing Pet Urgent Care in Millis, MA
At Millis Animal Hospital, we value your observations and insights about your pet's health. We listen carefully to your concerns and work with you to address them effectively. We are equipped to treat the following conditions:
- Vomiting and diarrhea
- Toxin ingestion
- Torn nail
- Ear infections
- Skin conditions
- Respiratory issues
- Parasites
- Allergic reactions
- Mass/Abscess
- Lethargy
- Limping or lameness
- Laceration/Wound
- Eye issue
- Back and neck pain
- Urinary issues
- End of life consultation
Our goal is to provide fast, expert care to get your pet back to its usual self. With our skilled medical team and advanced diagnostic tools, we are prepared to support your pet's health in every possible way.
If you have any concerns about your pet, please reach out to us at (508) 376-5317!
Urgent Care FAQ
Dogs may limp due to injuries, muscle strains, paw irritation, torn nails, joint pain, arthritis, ligament injuries, or fractures. Limping can happen suddenly or develop over time and may be a sign your dog is in pain.
If your dog cannot put weight on the leg, has swelling, shows signs of pain, or the limping continues, contact the Millis Animal Hospital urgent care team for an evaluation and treatment recommendations.
Dogs can develop diarrhea for many reasons, including dietary changes, eating something they shouldn’t, stress, parasites, infections, food sensitivities, or underlying medical conditions. Mild cases may resolve quickly, but ongoing or severe diarrhea can lead to dehydration.
Contact the Millis Animal Hospital urgent care team if your dog’s diarrhea lasts more than 24 hours, contains blood, occurs with vomiting, lethargy, or loss of appetite. Prompt evaluation can help identify the cause and get your pet feeling better.
Dogs may walk in circles due to ear infections, balance disorders, pain, anxiety, vision changes, cognitive changes in older pets, or neurological conditions. Occasional circling may not be concerning, but frequent, sudden, or unusual circling should be evaluated.
Contact the Millis Animal Hospital urgent care team if your dog is walking in circles along with head tilt, loss of balance, confusion, vomiting, weakness, or other sudden behavior changes.
Yellow vomit in dogs is often bile, a digestive fluid that can appear when the stomach is empty. It may also be caused by dietary upset, eating something unusual, gastrointestinal irritation, pancreatitis, infections, or other underlying conditions.
Contact the Millis Animal Hospital urgent care team if your dog is vomiting repeatedly, cannot keep food or water down, seems lethargic, has diarrhea, abdominal pain, or if the vomiting continues.
Dogs may shake for many reasons, including pain, anxiety, fear, cold temperatures, nausea, toxin exposure, low blood sugar, or underlying medical conditions. In some cases, shaking can also be linked to injury, fever, or neurological issues.
Contact the Millis Animal Hospital urgent care team if the shaking is sudden, severe, or paired with symptoms like vomiting, weakness, collapse, disorientation, pain, or difficulty walking.
Heavy or rapid breathing in dogs can be caused by heat, exercise, stress, pain, fever, respiratory illness, heart disease, or other underlying medical conditions. In some cases, it can also be a sign of an emergency.
Contact the Millis Animal Hospital urgent care team if your dog is breathing heavily at rest or is experiencing any other symptoms along with it like weakness, coughing, or pale gums.