Pet Urgent Care in Oakland, TN

What We Treat at Urgent Care Visits

Urgent care covers a wide range of conditions that need same-day attention but don’t require an emergency facility. Common reasons pet owners call us include:

Gastrointestinal issues
Vomiting or diarrhea that has been going on for more than a day, contains blood, or is accompanied by lethargy or loss of appetite warrants a same-day evaluation. These symptoms can indicate anything from dietary indiscretion to intestinal obstruction—lab testing and X-rays help us narrow down the cause quickly.

Wounds and lacerations
Cuts, puncture wounds, and lacerations that are deep, won’t stop bleeding, or show signs of infection need prompt attention. Depending on the wound, treatment may involve cleaning and closure, pain management, or antibiotics. In some cases, soft tissue surgical repair is the appropriate approach.

Lameness and injuries
Sudden limping, inability to bear weight, or swelling around a limb following trauma should be evaluated the same day. We’ll perform a physical exam and take digital X-rays to assess for fractures, joint injury, or soft tissue damage. Cases requiring surgical repair—such as fractures or torn ligaments—may be addressed here or referred to a specialist, depending on complexity. See our Pet Orthopedic Surgery page for more on what we treat in-house.

Eye and ear concerns
Sudden eye redness, squinting, discharge, or swelling can indicate corneal injury, infection, or glaucoma—conditions that can worsen quickly without treatment. Similarly, severe head shaking, ear odor, or visible discharge may signal an infection that needs prompt care.

Suspected toxin ingestion
If your pet has ingested something potentially toxic—household chemicals, certain plants, medications, or foods like xylitol or grapes—call us immediately. Time is a significant factor in toxin cases. If we’re not available, contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline, or go directly to an emergency clinic.

Urinary concerns
Straining to urinate, crying out while urinating, or producing little to no urine—particularly in male cats—can indicate a urinary blockage, which is a medical emergency. Call us or go directly to an emergency clinic if your male cat is straining without producing urine.

Respiratory symptoms
Labored breathing, open-mouth breathing in cats, persistent coughing, or unusual gum color (pale, blue, or white) are signs that require immediate evaluation. These symptoms may indicate heart disease, fluid in the chest, or airway obstruction. If your pet is struggling to breathe, go to an emergency clinic without delay.

Sudden lethargy or collapse
A pet that is suddenly unresponsive, extremely weak, or collapses should be seen immediately. These symptoms can indicate a range of serious conditions, including internal bleeding, cardiac events, or severe infection.

What Happens During an Urgent Care Visit

When you arrive, we’ll triage your pet and prioritize based on the severity of their condition. We have in-house diagnostics, including blood work, urinalysis, digital X-rays, and ultrasound, available to support rapid assessment. This means we can often identify the problem and begin treatment during the same visit rather than waiting for outside lab results.

After evaluation, we’ll walk you through our findings and discuss treatment options clearly. If your pet’s condition requires care beyond what we can provide in-house, we’ll refer you to the appropriate facility and help facilitate that transition.

When to Go Directly to an Emergency Clinic

Some situations require a 24-hour emergency facility rather than urgent care. Go directly to an emergency clinic—without calling us first—if your pet is experiencing any of the following:

• Difficulty breathing or blue/white gums
• Suspected internal bleeding or severe trauma
• Seizures lasting more than two to three minutes or multiple seizures in quick succession
• Loss of consciousness or inability to be roused
• Suspected spinal injury with sudden paralysis
• Male cat straining to urinate with no output
• Suspected poisoning with rapidly worsening symptoms

Our emergency referral partners are available around the clock:

• Emergency Referral Hospital: (901) 323-4563
• Memphis Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center: (901) 624-9002

You can also find this information on our Emergency Referrals page.

Call Us for Same-Day Urgent Care in Oakland, TN

Our clinic is located at 7980 Hwy 64 in Oakland, TN, and we serve pets and their families from across Fayette, Shelby, Hardeman and Tipton counties, as well as some areas of Mississippi. If your pet needs urgent attention during business hours, call us at (901) 235-7127, and we’ll do everything we can to get them seen the same day.