Urgent Care for Pets in Onalaska and the Greater La Crosse WI Area
Urgent Care In Onalaska
Sick or injured but not sure it's an emergency? We offer same-day urgent care during extended hours. Call us and we will help you figure out the right next step.
Not sure if your pet needs urgent care or an emergency hospital? Use this guide.
Come to OAH during urgent care hours if your pet has:
- Vomited or had diarrhea more than twice in a day
- A limp or is reluctant to put weight on a leg
- Sudden lethargy or a noticeable change in behavior
- A wound, cut, or animal bite that needs evaluation
- A swollen face or localized swelling
- A possible ear infection or eye irritation
- A skin reaction, hot spot, or signs of an allergic response
- Coughing or sneezing with nasal or eye discharge
- Ingested something questionable in a small, non-toxic quantity
Go directly to an emergency hospital if your pet is:
- Not breathing, choking, or gasping for air
- Unconscious or not responding to you
- Having a seizure or uncontrolled convulsions
- Suspected of ingesting a toxin or poison
- Severely bleeding and it will not stop
- Involved in a serious accident, hit by a vehicle, or fallen from a height
- Unable to move a limb or showing signs of obvious broken bones
- Showing a hard, bloated, or distended abdomen (especially large dogs)
- A male cat straining to urinate with no output
- In extreme pain: crying out, rigid, unable to settle
- Showing pale, white, blue, or grey gums
After Hours? We Still Have You Covered.
Call (608) 668-6777 any time. When the clinic is closed, you will be connected to a licensed veterinary technician who can help you assess the situation and decide what to do.
If you suspect poisoning, call the Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661. Specialists are available 24/7. A fee may apply.
If your pet needs immediate emergency care, see the hospital list below.
What Happens When You Come In
- Call us at (608) 668-6777. We will confirm availability and get you on the schedule.
- Bring vaccination records, current medications, and your pet's health history if you have it.
- One of our veterinarians will examine your pet, discuss findings with you, and recommend next steps.
- Payment is due at the time of service.
For the quickest appointment, call ahead rather than walking in during urgent care hours.
Why Pet Owners in the La Crosse Area Choose Us
- Fear Free certified staff trained to reduce anxiety for pets and their owners
- Licensed veterinary technicians available by phone 24 hours a day through our after-hours triage line
- Real, compassionate care from a team that treats your pet like family
If your pet needs 24/7 emergency care, these hospitals are open around the clock.
- Allied Emergency Veterinary Service | Eau Claire, WI | (715) 641-4914 | 24/7
- Madison Veterinary Specialists | Monona, WI | (608) 274-7772 | 24/7
- Veterinary Emergency Service - East | Madison, WI | (608) 222-2455 | 24/7
- Veterinary Emergency Service - Middleton | Middleton, WI | (608) 831-1101 | 24/7
- UW Veterinary Care | Madison, WI | (608) 263-7600 | 24/7
- Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) | Madison, WI | (608) 716-3255 | 24/7
We are here for your pet during regular and extended hours. Call us and we will get you in as quickly as possible.
For urgent situations, calling is always faster than submitting a request.
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