Daytime Emergency Care
In the case of an emergency, please call us during regular office hours.
- Monday:07:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Tuesday:07:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Wednesday:07:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Thursday:07:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Friday:07:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:Closed
Call: 601-928-9994
Emergency Veterinary Services
If your pet is exhibiting any symptoms or behaviors that concern you, contact our office right away, or the after-hours emergency pet hospital location closest to you.
The reliable and compassionate teams at Wiggins Veterinary Hospital offer veterinary care for pets in most emergency situations. Animals are our passion, and we're dedicated to providing quality medical care when your pet needs it most.
Steps to Take In A Pet Emergency
If your pet is experiencing an emergency, follow the steps below.
- Call Ahead - Call us right away during our regular hours. After hours, call the emergency animal hospital closest to you to inform them that you're on the way.
- Follow Instructions Provided - When you call to let the emergency pet hospital know you are on your way, instructions may be given to help you apply first aid or otherwise make your pet as comfortable as possible. Follow these instructions carefully.
- Stay Calm - Remain calm and be extra careful around your pet. Animals may become unpredictable and react negatively when they experience illness or injury.
- Bring Your Pet In For Care - Do not put yourself at risk! Safely bring your pet to our Wiggins clinic during office hours or the after-hours emergency vet.
Emergency FAQs
Take a look at our most frequently asked questions below to learn more about bringing your pet in for an emergency appointment at Wiggins Veterinary Hospital.
- Do I need to call ahead?
Wiggins Veterinary Hospital provides emergency and urgent veterinary care for pets during our regular clinic hours. We ask that you please call us first so we can ensure we can accommodate your emergency.
If we are unable to fit your pet into our schedule, we recommend that you visit the after-hours veterinary emergency care clinic nearest to you.
- When is your clinic open?
Our veterinary team sees emergency cases during our regular business hours.
- Monday:07:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Tuesday:07:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Wednesday:07:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Thursday:07:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Friday:07:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:Closed
- What situations require emergency veterinary care?
The following situations are examples of emergencies that require immediate care:
- Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop
- Signs of pain or anxiety
- Choking, difficulty breathing, or continuous coughing/gagging
- Fractured bones or severe lameness
- Seizures and/or staggering
- Bleeding from the nose, mouth, rectum, or blood in the urine
- Inability to urinate or pass feces, or pain associated with urinating or passing feces
- Severe vomiting or diarrhea; 2+ episodes in 24-hours
- Injuries to the eye(s)
- Your pet has ingested something poisonous (e.g., antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, rodent poison, etc.)
- Heat stress or heatstroke
- Refusal to drink for 24 hours or more
- Unconsciousness
- How long will we have to wait to see the vet?
Our Wiggins animal hospital is just like a human doctor's office—it can be unpredictable, and you may have to wait.
As we cannot predict what cases we'll see or how many patients will come in, we ask that you please call ahead to ensure that we can accommodate your pet in an emergency.
If we are unable to fit an emergency appointment into our vet's schedule, we recommend that you visit animal emergency services.
- What happens if my pet needs to stay in the hospital?
In certain cases, a pet may require overnight hospitalization. If overnight care is needed, we will work with you to get your pet referred to a 24-hour facility.
- What types of animals do you treat?
Our veterinary professionals are mostly experienced with cats and dogs, but will see other animals in serious situations. Please call ahead to ensure that we have the resources to care for your pet.