Emergency Pet Care
Elkhorn Veterinary Clinic can provide emergency services to pets during opening hours. We understand that emergencies rarely happen on a schedule and that timely care and support are essential to your pet’s recovery.
Signs Your Pet Needs Immediate Medical Attention
- Difficulty breathing (wheezing, choking, coughing)
- Bleeding heavily
- Not eating or drinking
- Has a very irregular and/or rapid heartbeat
- Unable to urinate or pass stool
- Shaking uncontrollably
- Having seizures
- Appears weak and disoriented
- Pale gums
- Fever
- Chronic vomiting and/or diarrhea
- Blood in urine or stool
- Ingested or possibly ingested a toxin
- Was hit by a car or fell from a height
- Unable to walk straight or without collapsing
- Bleeding from nose, ears, or rectum
- Has puncture/bite wounds from another dog, cat, or a wild animal
Health emergencies come in many forms. If you’re unsure, you can call (262) 723-2644 to speak with one of our team members.

After-Hours Emergency Options
If for any reason our services are unavailable, please contact one of the following hospitals:
VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center
(608) 314-3510
3710 East Racine St.
Janesville, WI 53546
Open 24 hours Mon-Sun
WVRC Emergency & Specialty Pet Care
(262) 542-3241
360 Bluemound Road
Waukesha, WI 53188
Open 24 hours