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

Dr. Patti Cuddihee and her staff are great and caring people. They care for animals like they were their own. She takes the time to explain everything to you so you can understand it better, too. She is always there if you have an emergency, day or night, and will call you back.

Thank you all for taking great care of my babies!

Connie Jaeger, "Sasha" and "Tolstoy"