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Emergency Veterinary Care

Pet Emergency? We're Here to Help

When your pet needs urgent care, every minute counts. Dr. Dan Meakin is available during business hours for emergencies including trauma, dystocia, and critical cases. Rescue groups trust us with their most urgent situations.

When to Seek Emergency Care

If your pet is experiencing any of the following symptoms, please call us immediately:

  • Difficulty breathing or choking
  • Severe bleeding or trauma
  • Suspected poisoning
  • Inability to urinate or defecate
  • Seizures or collapse
  • Bloated or distended abdomen
  • Difficulty giving birth (dystocia)
  • Dog attack or animal bite
  • Eye injuries
  • Severe vomiting or diarrhea

Emergency Hotline

Call us immediately for urgent pet emergencies. Dr. Dan is available for critical cases.

(937) 779-3032

Call during business hours for fastest response

Emergency Expertise

Emergency Services We Provide

Dr. Dan's decades of experience with rescue groups has prepared him for the most critical emergency situations.

Emergency C-Sections

Dystocia and difficult births requiring immediate surgical intervention. Trusted by breeders for urgent deliveries.

Trauma & Fractures

Emergency orthopedic care for broken bones, joint injuries, and trauma from accidents or attacks.

GDV / Bloat Surgery

Life-threatening gastric dilatation-volvulus requires immediate surgical intervention. Time is critical.

Dog Attack Injuries

Emergency wound care, surgery, and treatment for pets injured in animal attacks.

Respiratory Emergencies

Airway obstructions, breathing difficulties, and brachycephalic emergencies requiring immediate care.

Foreign Body Removal

Emergency surgery to remove swallowed objects causing intestinal blockages or internal damage.

Trusted by Rescues

Rescue Groups Have Direct Access

Dr. Dan's years of work with Ohio Doberman Rescue, Bulldog rescues, Great Dane rescues, and chihuahua groups have given him extensive experience handling emergency cases. Rescue organizations trust him with their most critical situations — from emergency C-sections to trauma cases.

Direct cell phone access for urgent emergencies

35+ years of emergency surgical experience

Specialty-level care at general practitioner prices

Dr. Dan Meakin providing emergency veterinary care

What to Do Before You Arrive

If you're bringing your pet in for an emergency, here's how to prepare:

1

Call Ahead

Call (937) 779-3032 before arriving so we can prepare for your pet's emergency and give you guidance.

2

Keep Your Pet Calm

Speak softly and move gently. If possible, wrap your pet in a blanket for warmth and security during transport.

3

Bring Any Relevant Information

If you know what caused the emergency (poison, foreign object, etc.), bring the packaging or a sample if safe to do so.

4

Drive Safely

Your safety matters too. Drive carefully to our clinic at 125 S Manchester Street, West Union, OH 45693.

Don't Wait — Call Now

In an emergency, time is critical. If your pet needs urgent care, please call us immediately.

(937) 779-3032
125 S Manchester St, West Union, OH Get Directions
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