Emergency Services

We are proud to be the full-service hospital for your pet's emergency services. We pride ourselves on being a trusted resource for all the health needs of the furry family members that you love and care for. We treat a broad range of animals - from cats and dogs, to horses, and cattle!

You know your pet better than anyone. If you feel his or her medical condition is serious and cannot wait, seek emergency care immediately. As pet owners ourselves, we know emergency situations don’t always happen at the most convenient times.

During our regular business hours, the medical staff and resources at Heartland Animal Hospital are available to help you with any emergency your pet experiences. If possible, please call in advance so we can prepare for your arrival.

If you have an emergency outside of normal business hours, we see our clients up to 10pm nightly and on weekends. If the veterinarian is unavailable or it is after these hours, we refer clients to the following emergency facility:

University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center Emergency Care

900 East Campus Drive

Columbia, MO 65211

573-882-7821

When To Seek Emergency Care

The following general situations should help you determine if you need to seek emergency care for your pet:

Acute abdominal swelling
Bleeding
Difficulty breathing
Electric shock
Excessive vomiting or diarrhea
Exhibits symptoms of heat stroke (excessive panting, weakness, pale gums, vomiting)
Seizures
Sudden onset of weakness
Temperature above 104-degrees or below 99-degrees
Unable to urinate or defecate
Acute eye pain/squinting/discharge

For the last 20 years, Dr. Patti has provided outstanding care to our many animals- dogs, cats, horses.

The compassion shown to both our animals and their “people” by Dr. Patti and her staff has never been matched by other vets who I have had contact with around the country. Not only have they given my pets routine care, but have been by our side when those difficult decisions about future care must and should be made.

Without any hesitation, I would recommend Dr. Patti and the staff at Heartland Animal Hospital to take care of your “4 legged family members”.

Mary Jensen, "Beaumont", "Bailey", "Baxter", and "Boots"