At Indy Paws, we know that emergencies can be scary for you and your pet family. If you feel your pet is having an emergency, please try to alert us while you are on your way so that our staff can be prepared to initiate life-saving treatments upon your arrival.

Emergencies that should receive immediate medical attention:

• Hit by car or trauma
• Difficulty breathing; blue or purple gums
• Uncontrollable bleeding
• Facial swelling
• Male cat that is not urinating, is straining to urinate or defecate
• Bloated or swelling abdomen; unproductive retching
• Puppy with vomiting and diarrhea
• Toxin or foreign body ingestion
• Proptosed (popped out) eye
• Active seizures
• Pregnant dog with >2 hours between puppy delivery (dystocia)

If you have an emergency during the evening or weekend, please contact an Emergency Veterinary Clinic ASAP! Below is a list of 24 hour ER Hospitals.

• Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center (VSEC): East Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis. 317-534-6000
• Indy Vet: 5425 Victory Dr, Indianapolis. 317-782-4484
• Noah’s Animal Hospital: 5510 Millersville Rd, Indianapolis. 317-244-7738
• Airport Emergi-Center: 5235 West Washington, Indianapolis. 317-248-0832