Southwind Animal Hospital sees emergency cases during our normal office hours. If possible, please call ahead, allowing us to be prepared to treat your pet immediately upon arrival.
When your pet urgently needs to see a veterinarian, Southwind Animal Hospital offers quality emergency care during our normal office hours Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm and Saturdays 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.
After hours emergencies are referred to:
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center
10213 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37922
865.693.4440
University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM)
Hospital and Veterinary Medical Center
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
865.974.8387
Signs your pet may need emergency care:
- Pale gums
- Rapid breathing
- Weak or rapid pulse
- Change in body temperature
- Difficulty standing
- Apparent paralysis
- Loss of consciousness
- Seizures
- Excessive bleeding
Safety tips:
Pets who are severely ill or injured may try to bite, claw, or act in an aggressive manner toward those trying to help them. Approach any injured or sick pet slowly and calmly; say their name and see how the animal reacts. Call for help if the pet reacts aggressively.
- For dogs, fashion a makeshift stretcher if the animal is unable to move. Make sure the neck is supported.
- For cats, slowly place a blanket or towel over the head to prevent biting. Slowly lift the animal into an open-topped carrier or box.
- Elevate and apply pressure to any bleeding wound.
If you think your pet has eaten something poisonous:
Call us at (865) 724-1040, or if after hours, contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center’s 24-hour hotline at (888) 426-4435. Trained toxicologists will consider the age and health of your pet, what was ingested, and then make a recommendation about what action should be taken.
