Emergency Veterinary Care in Blue Ash, OH

When should I see an urgent care vet?

Pets should go to urgent care for problems needing immediate medical attention, even if they are not life-threatening:

• Upset stomach (diarrhea or vomiting)
• Difficulty with bowel movements (constipation)
• Signs of dehydration
• Itchy skin or unusual rashes
• Treating wounds and injuries
• Unexplained hair loss
• Limping or general discomfort
• Overgrown nails
• Excessive scooting
• Eye issues (tearing, redness, discharge)
• Ear infections
• Changes in appetite (eating too little or too much)
• Cuts, scrapes, and abrasions
• Runny nose, coughing, or sneezing
• Pests like worms, fleas, ticks, or mites
• Blood in urine or urinary issues
• Ingesting toxins or harmful foods
• Swallowing foreign objects (toys, rawhide, etc.)

Please call our veterinary team at Mission Vet Urgent Care - Blue Ash so we can provide the best course of action for your furry family member.

What is considered a pet emergency?

In most cases, the following conditions are too risky to wait before seeking treatment:

• Fainting or passing out
• Paralysis (loss of movement)
• Seizures
• Difficulty breathing or choking
• Heavy or uncontrolled bleeding
• Broken bones
• Heat exhaustion or heatstroke
• Breathing has stopped
• Heart stopping (cardiac arrest)
• Labor complications or a mother struggling to deliver kittens or puppies
• Pale or discolored gums
• Swollen or bloated belly

If your pet is experiencing any of these symptoms, please call Mission Vet Urgent Care - Blue Ash right away so we can suggest the best way to help.

Emergency Tests & Diagnostics

During your pet’s stay, we provide the highest-quality care and attention.

Our vet team is skilled in offering diagnostic and medical care and work with compassion and efficiency to ensure a positive outcome.

We offer the latest diagnostics and testing for our urgent care patients at our emergency veterinary clinic, including:

In-House Laboratory

At our Mission Vet Urgent Care hospitals, we offer various blood screens, pre-anesthetic bloodwork, and other diagnostic tests, with results available same-day in most cases. Specifically, our on-site laboratory can test the following:

• Liver Enzyme Screening: This test looks for high levels of enzymes in the blood resulting from cell damage. High levels of enzymes can be a concern, but it does not always indicate disease.
• Renal (Kidney) Profiles: Checking your pet’s kidneys through a series of blood tests can identify signs of kidney disease and diabetes risk.
• Complete Blood Counts (CBC): A CBC is a full panel blood test that evaluates your pet’s overall health and provides information about their hydration status, anemia, infection, blood clotting ability and immune system response.
• General Chemistries: A general chemistry test will measure the levels of certain chemical components in the blood. These include electrolytes, fats, glucose, proteins and enzymes.
• Feline Leukemia (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV): If you own a cat, consider FeLV and FIV testing. Two blood tests are taken to diagnose FeLV and FIV, including the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and the immunofluorescent antibody (IFA) tests.
• Parvovirus: Canine parvovirus (CPV) is contagious between dogs. If your dog is showing symptoms, a blood test can determine the presence of the parvovirus B19 antibody.
• Urinalysis: This test looks at your pet’s urine to evaluate their hydration status and detect any abnormalities such as protein, blood or sugar. If any are found, further tests may need to be run for diabetes, urinary tract infections or kidney stones.
• Clotting Times: A blood sample is drawn from your pet and checked for clot formation in a pre-warmed tube. The doctor will note the time it takes for your pet’s blood to clot.
• If your pet requires any testing beyond our scope, we are happy to send bloodwork or another test to an outside lab. They will send the results back to us at their earliest convenience.

Digital Radiology

In addition to our in-house laboratory services, we offer digital radiology — or pet Xrays. We have advanced pet imaging tests to provide the best results and diagnostics for our patients.

An X-ray directs electromagnetic radiation toward the body to see internal structures. We use it to detect any issues your pet may be struggling with, including soft tissue damage, skeletal fractures or foreign bodies.

Every radiograph is backed by specialist support. In addition to our doctors' evaluation, we partner with board-certified veterinary radiologists who provide expert interpretation of your pet's images, giving us an additional layer of diagnostic confidence when making recommendations for your pet's care.

Limited Scope Ultrasound

Limited scope ultrasounds play a vital role in providing immediate diagnostic services for pets in need of assessment and treatment. Our hospitals are equipped with portable ultrasound machines, enabling our veterinarians to conduct quick evaluations of specific areas such as the abdomen, chest, or musculoskeletal system. By visualizing internal structures, limited scope ultrasound helps identify potential injuries, diseases, or abnormalities, allowing for prompt decision-making and appropriate treatment strategies. Although it may not offer the same level of detail as specialized ultrasound, limited scope ultrasound provides valuable real-time diagnostic information, expediting the diagnostic process and facilitating timely interventions in urgent care scenarios.

Medication

Medicines may be necessary to help your pet recover from a medical emergency or illness. We keep a range of pet medication on hand to ensure that your pet's needs are covered. We offer an online pharmacy with fast, convenient home delivery of new prescriptions, refills, compounded medications, and food for your pet.

For more information on our emergency vet services or to book a visit, please call our office as soon as possible.