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Urgent & Emergency Care

Same-Day Care When Your Pet Can't Wait

When something feels wrong with your dog or cat, you shouldn't have to wait days for an answer. Parkway Animal Clinic accepts same-day urgent appointments during clinic hours. No referral needed, walk-ins welcome.

Our team triages every case so the most critical patients are seen first. From sudden injuries to alarming symptoms, we're equipped to diagnose, treat, and stabilize your pet right here in Fort Oglethorpe.

Dog resting comfortably at Parkway Animal Clinic
Walk-ins welcome during clinic hours
Warning Signs

Signs Your Pet Needs Urgent Care Today

If your pet is showing any of the following symptoms, call us or come in right away. When in doubt, it's always safer to get checked.

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Digestive & Appetite

  • Sudden vomiting or repeated dry heaving
  • Severe diarrhea, especially with blood
  • Bloated or distended abdomen
  • Refusing food or water for over 24 hours
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Injuries & Mobility

  • Limping, lameness, or inability to bear weight
  • Open wounds, lacerations, or bite marks
  • Suspected broken bones
  • Swelling around a joint or limb
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Breathing & Heart

  • Labored, rapid, or open-mouth breathing
  • Blue, pale, or white gums
  • Persistent coughing or choking
  • Unusual or rapid heart rate
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Neurological

  • Seizures or convulsions
  • Sudden loss of balance or coordination
  • Disorientation or unresponsiveness
  • Sudden blindness or head tilt
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Toxin & Foreign Object

  • Known or suspected ingestion of poison
  • Swallowed object, toy, or fabric
  • Exposure to household chemicals
  • Excessive drooling after eating something unknown
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Lethargy & Collapse

  • Extreme weakness or inability to stand
  • Collapse or sudden loss of consciousness
  • Uncontrolled bleeding
  • Crying out in pain when touched
Veterinarian caring for a dog at Parkway Animal Clinic
Your Visit

What to Expect When You Arrive

We want your visit to feel as calm as possible, even in stressful moments. Here's how urgent care works at Parkway.

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Call ahead if you can

A quick call to (706) 603-0180 lets us prepare for your arrival and give you guidance on the way in. For life-threatening emergencies, head straight in.

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Check in at the front desk

Let the team know it's an urgent visit. Bring any medications your pet is currently taking and note when symptoms started. Our staff will get you into the system right away.

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Triage and treatment

Our team assesses every patient by severity. You'll be kept informed throughout, and we'll walk you through every step of your pet's care and any recommended diagnostics or treatment.

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If we're closed, please don't wait

Parkway provides urgent and emergency care during clinic hours only. If your pet needs help outside those times, please visit your nearest emergency animal hospital right away. For suspected poisoning or toxin exposure at any hour, contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. A consultation fee may apply.

Your Pet Doesn't Have to Wait

Same-day urgent care is available during clinic hours. Walk-ins are welcome, no referral needed.

1622 Dietz Rd, Ringgold, GA 30736  ·  hello@parkwaypets.com