Animal Urgent Care

01/21/2025

Cough suppressants and cough drops are common remedies to keep us going throughout our days when we start to feel a cold coming on, and although these remedies often resemble our favorite hard candies, some of the ingredients in cough drops can be potentially dangerous to our pets.

Most cough drops contain sugar, menthol, eucalyptus oil, colors and flavor—all of which can cause gastrointestinal upset. However, some drops contain ingredients such as xylitol and benzocaine, that can create more serious consequences and can even be fatal. So it is best to avoid all human medication and consult your veterinarian for best treatment for your furry family member.

If your pet ingests any cough medication, Animal Poison Control should be contacted immediately.

01/19/2025

With frigid temperatures coming this week, be sure your pets are safe.Even with their built in fur coats, our pets are still at risk in the snow and freezing temperatures. Take a look and the link below and share these helpful safety tips. ❄🐾

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/cold-weather-safety-tips

01/17/2025

Fun Fact Friday!

Common myth: A dry nose means your pet is sick.

A wet nose is normal, but a dry nose isn’t necessarily abnormal. Many people think that a healthy dog has a cool wet nose and a sick pup has a warm, dry one. That’s not always true. The actual temperature and moistness of a nose is not a good indicator of overall health status. Some healthy dogs just have naturally dryer noses than others. Likewise, sick dogs can have cool, wet noses.

There are several perfectly normal reasons why a dog’s nose might be warm or dry such as:

Sleeping
Dehydration from exercise
Exposure to the elements (such as sun or wind)
Age or breed

If your dog’s dry nose is accompanied by other symptoms, like lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, or changes in activity or appetite, contact a veterinarian.

01/16/2025

It is hard to believe that a common household item such as a chip bag could be responsible for suffocation in your dog, but unfortunately this is a regularly occuring problem across the country. Because chip bags are irresistible to pets, they quickly can get themselves into trouble and suffocation can happen within minutes. We do not want to see this happen to any more pets so here are a few solutions to prevent this tragedy in your home.

01/14/2025

Antifreeze and pets 🚫

With winter in full force, pets may inadvertently be exposed to antifreeze. Even a very small amount such as licking some off of a garage floor in dogs and cats can be fatal. Signs of early poisoning include acting drunk or uncoordinated, excessive thirst, and lethargy. While signs may seem to improve after eight to twelve hours, internal damage is actually worsening, which result in acute kidney failure. Immediate treatment is vital. If your pet is exposed to antifreeze, get them to a veterinarian right away.

01/11/2025

We are OPEN all weekend long for your pets urgent care needs. No appointment needed. 🐶🐱

Saturday 4pm-Midnight
Sunday Noon-8pm
Last patient checked in 30 minutes prior to closing.

Animal Urgent Care
1494 N. Main St
Crown Point, IN
219-310-8315

01/10/2025

Is your dog loving the snow, or would they prefer to cuddle up on the couch? Show us their pics! 🐶❄️

01/09/2025

How many litter boxes do you have in your home?

Urinary issues, whether behavioral or medical, are one the top complaints with cat owners.

Did you know how many litter boxes you have can play a part in these issues?

The general rule of thumb is to have one litter box for each cat, plus one additional extra box. So, you would need 3 boxes if there are 2 cats in your home. It also helps to have them on multiple floors if you have a multi-level home. Especially for our senior cats! 🐈

01/07/2025

Salt used to melt snow and ice should be used with caution around pets. Some products are more caustic, resulting in chapped or painful paws. It can also cause issues if your pet licks their paws after walking on this salt. It is best to use pet-friendly salt around your home and have your pet wear boots or wash their paws after winter walks.

01/06/2025

What's your pets New Year's resolution!?

01/05/2025

Did you know we offer online check-in? Since we are a walk-in facility, this does not give you an appointment time. But, it does allow the staff to already have you entered into the computer prior to your arrival to speed up the check-in process and allow your pet to get the care they need even faster. It is easy to do right from your phone on our website.

https://animalurgentcarenwi.com/check-in-form/

01/02/2025

We are back and OPEN for regular business hours! We hope everyone had a happy and safe holiday season. We are happy to be here for your pets urgent care needs in 2025.

Monday - Saturday
4pm-Midnight
Closed Wednesdays
Sunday Noon-8pm
Last patient checked in 30 minutes prior to closing. No appointment needed.

Animal Urgent Care
1494 N. Main St
Crown Point, IN
219-310-8315

12/24/2024

This clinic has been certified an official “Santa’s E.L.V.E.S.” (Emergency Landing and Veterinary Expert System) location.
In the event that Santa’s reindeer team needs to make an unscheduled stop for sled repairs, refueling, or veterinary care, staff at this clinic will be available to provide needed assistance and ensure a safe and on-time delivery of Santa’s cargo. 👩‍⚕️🦌🎅🛷

12/23/2024

REMINDER:

Today is the last day we are open before we close for the holidays!

We are here today 12/23 at 4pm and see the last patient at 11:30pm.

Thank you for trusting us all year long to help your pets when they need us the most. Happy Holidays! 🎄❤️
Please note: we will be CLOSED the week of Christmas and New Years to give our amazing staff time off with their families this holiday season after dedicating every night and weekend to helping their patients all year long.

Regular hours will resume January 2nd, 2025 at 4pm.

Fortunately, we do have several 24 Hour Emergency Centers in our area should your pet need medical attention in our absence.

We hope you and your pets have a happy and safe holiday season.

Emergency Veterinary Care Center
8501 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland, IN
(219) 881-1600

Hobart Animal Clinic
2650 E. State Road 130, Hobart, IN
(219)-942-4442

DECEMBER/HOLIDAY HOURS! 🎄

Please note: we will be CLOSED the week of Christmas and New Years to give our amazing staff time off with their families this holiday season after dedicating every night and weekend to helping their patients all year long.

Regular hours will resume January 2nd, 2025 at 4pm.

Fortunately, we do have several 24 Hour Emergency Centers in our area should your pet need medical attention in our absence.

We hope you and your pets have a happy and safe holiday season.

Emergency Veterinary Care Center
8501 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland, IN
(219) 881-1600

Hobart Animal Clinic
2650 E. State Road 130, Hobart, IN
(219)-942-4442

12/21/2024

We are here all weekend long for your pets urgent care needs! 🐶🎄🐱

Saturday 4pm-Midnight
Sunday Noon-8pm
Last patient checked in 30 minutes before closing.

Aninal Urgent Care
1494 N. Main St
Crown Point, IN
219-310-8315

12/20/2024

While you are decking the halls, here are the Top 10 Holiday plants and what you need to know about them if you have curious dogs and cats! 🎄

12/19/2024

We got to celebrate the holidays as a team yesterday! We had the BEST time together and with Paint and Sip Valpo!
🎄🐶🐱

12/18/2024

Holiday Pet Safety Tip
TINSEL! 🎄

A holiday decor to avoid, especially if you have a curious cat is tinsel. What looks like a shiny toy to your cat can prove deadly if ingested. While tinsel itself is not “poisonous,” it can result in a linear foreign body when eaten. A linear foreign body occurs when your pet swallows something “stringy” (like ribbon, yarn, tinsel, etc.), which wraps around the base of the tongue or anchors itself in the stomach, rendering it unable to pass through the intestines. As the intestines contract and move, this string or linear foreign body can slowly saw through the tissue, resulting in severe, potentially life threatening damage to your pet’s intestinal tract. Ultimately, pets run the risk of severe injury to, or rupture of, their intestines and treatment requires costly abdominal surgery. Save your holiday bonus for yourself instead of your pet’s surgery, and keep tinsel, ribbon, yarn, thread, fabric, etc. out of reach!