UrgentVet

Ares the Great Dane and Prometheus the Belgian Malinois both came in with ear infections. After running an ear cytology, we sent them home with the right medications to get those ears feeling better in no time! 💙

If your pet is shaking their head or scratching their ears, don’t wait—come see us! 🩺

Everyone knows that a sick pet is no walk in the park. But you can walk right into our clinic today! 🐕

Did you know grapes can be toxic for dogs? Stella, a sweet Pomeranian, found this out the hard way. Thankfully, her pet parents acted fast and brought her to UrgentVet. We induced vomiting to safely get the grape out and kept her comfortable afterward. 💙

If your pet eats something they shouldn’t, quick action is key. We’re here to help! 🩺

Happy National Dog Day! 🐾 We’re so thankful for the wonderful dogs we get to care for every day. They bring so much joy to our lives, and it’s our privilege to be there for them when they need a little extra care. Celebrate your furry friends today, and know that we’re always here when they need us!

A few of this week’s cases at UrgentVet:

🍬 Ate a whole box of peanut M&Ms
🚗 Jumped out of a car window
🛋 Fell off the couch
🐝 Stung on the nose by a bee
👀 Lots of sudden eye goop
👂 Yucky, itchy ears
😿 Litter box problems

We’re here when your dog or cat needs a helping paw. Save your spot online or just walk in.

If your pet isn’t feeling well, we’re all ears. 🐾 Sometimes it’s obvious—like vomiting, diarrhea, or not eating. Other times, you just know something’s off. Our in-clinic diagnostics help us figure out what’s wrong so we can get your pet on the road to recovery. We’re here when your pet needs us most—book your time online or just walk in.

Pets can’t tell us what’s wrong, so they rely on you to notice when something’s off. At UrgentVet, we use diagnostic tools like X-rays, bloodwork, and ultrasound to quickly identify the issue and treat it. Save your spot online or just walk in—because .

At UrgentVet, convenient after-hours care is always in style. 🕒 From itchy ears and torn toenails to stolen snacks and unexplained limping—we’re here to help. Save your spot online or just walk in. Weekdays 3 PM to 11 PM and weekends 10 AM to 8 PM.

This adorable friend named Hazel came to see us at UrgentVet because she wasn't feeling to well. Hazel got into something and was having a reaction. After a thorough exam from the doctor on staff, Hazel got some medications to help alleviate her symptoms. We wish Hazel a speedy recovery!

What is UrgentVet? Think of us like urgent care for pets. 🐾

In human healthcare, you see your regular doctor for wellness visits and planned procedures, and you go to the ER when it’s life-threatening. For everything in between, you visit urgent care.

The same applies to veterinary care! Pets visit their regular vet for checkups and vaccinations, and the emergency vet for serious, life-threatening issues. We’re here for everything in between—like cuts, bites, itching, diarrhea, vomiting, limping, scooting, and more.

Save your spot online or just walk in. We’re open weekdays 3 PM to 11 PM and weekends 10 AM to 8 PM.

At UrgentVet, we believe in keeping your pets happy and stress-free. That's why we go the extra mile to ensure your furry friends feel calm, comfortable, and cared for during every visit. 🐱

As part of our motto, we make sure to spend quality time with your furry friends and make sure they feel calm, comfortable, and loved when they are with us! 🐱

Our species-specific exam rooms are just one of the many Fear Free features in our clinics. We also offer non-slip flooring, dimmable lighting, calming scents, distraction treats, low-noise scales, and glass enclosures. We believe your pet’s emotional well-being is crucial to their recovery, so we go the extra mile to ensure comfort and support during their visit.

Did you know certain flowers are toxic to cats? 💐

While they may look beautiful and smell wonderful, some flowers can be dangerous to our feline friends. If you love having flowers at home or your cat explores the garden, be sure to choose “cat-safe” options like Roses, Sunflowers, Zinnias, and Marigolds. 🌸

Pets sometimes munch on things they shouldn’t—like whole rib bones. This sweet dog, Kumo, gulped down what he thought was the ultimate treat before his pet parents could intervene. We quickly took x-rays to find the bone's location, and Kumo was transferred to an ER vet for emergency surgery that night. Quick action and diagnostic testing were crucial in saving Kumo's life. If your pet gets into something they shouldn't, time is critical. We're here for you when you need us.

At UrgentVet, we believe your pet’s emotional well-being is a crucial part of their recovery. We go the extra mile to ensure your furry family member feels supported while they’re with us.

Happy Pride Parade Day City of Charlotte! Be on the look out for our team walking in the parade today. We will be giving out goody bags as we walk to support the amazing members of this community!

With the heat still in full swing, remember that our furry friends feel it too! Walking your dog in hot weather can lead to heatstroke and other injuries. Here's why: Concrete and asphalt retain heat, making it much hotter for your pet, and these surfaces can burn their paw pads. When it’s above 80-85 degrees, it’s best to walk your dog in the early morning or at dusk. If that’s not possible, keep walks short and stay on the grass. Always provide plenty of water and watch for signs of heatstroke, such as excessive panting, drooling, lethargy, and confusion. If you notice any of these, bring your pet to us right away.

Pet Tip Friday!
Washing your pet's toys, blankets, and bedding removes germs, dirt, pollen, burrs, small hitchhiking bugs, and other irritants. Some furry friends suffer from seasonal allergies, so it's important to wash their bedding regularly. This is also a great time to clean their food and water dishes and tidy up the area where they eat and sleep.

From minor injuries to sudden illnesses, UrgentVet has you covered. Open outside normal hours and on holidays! 🐾🩺

This cute little friend named Cruella came to UrgentVet for urinary problems. After a thorough exam, and some diagnostics to figure out what was going on, Cruella received some medications to help make her feel better. We hope Cruella has a speedy recovery.

Traveling with your pet? Set you and your furry friend up for a successful trip by carefully packing their essentials. Bring food, a bowl, a collar and leash, a waste scoop, plastic bags, grooming supplies, medication and first-aid, and any travel documents. Pack a favorite toy or pillow to give your pet a sense of familiarity. Be sure to pack plenty of water, and avoid feeding your pet in a moving vehicle.
Your pet's travel-feeding schedule should start with a light meal three to four hours prior to departure, and always opt for bottled water. Drinking water from an area he or she isn’t used to could result in stomach discomfort.
Finally, research veterinary care options along the way and at your final destination just in case you need them. has 83 locations nationwide to help with local and visiting pets in need of same-day care!

Smiles all around at because we’re open after hours for your furry friend's urgent care needs! 🐾✨

🐶🐾 Zoe here (adorable dog) guest-posting for UrgentVet.

I had a little adventure recently—I escaped from the house for a few minutes! It was super exciting, but I ended up with a small wound on my side. Boo! My pet parent took me straight to UrgentVet to get fixed up. The team there took great care of me. They were so nice, I hardly even noticed I was at the “scary vet’s office” (lol). They treated my owie, and now I’m on antibiotics to help me heal. 🩹💊 Thanks, UrgentVet! Can’t wait for more adventures (safe ones!).

This cute friend named Skye came to UrgentVet Matthews because she wasn't feeling too well. The doctor on staff did a thorough physical exam and recommended some medications in hospital and some to go home to help make Skye feel better. We wish this adorable friend a quick recovery to feeling better.

Cats love to scratch—it’s in their DNA! Whether they’re playing, stretching, or marking their territory, scratching is essential for feline happiness. To keep those claws content, offer a variety of scratching surfaces and see which one becomes their favorite. Vertical, angled, or horizontal—let your cat be the judge! Popular materials like cardboard, carpet, wood, and rope are all great choices. And remember, a well-worn scratching post isn’t a sign of wear and tear, but of love and loyalty. It’s their go-to spot, so think twice before tossing it out!

At UrgentVet, we’re as passionate about your cat’s happiness as you are. If you ever have concerns, we’re just a call (or a scratch) away. 🐾

This adorable little friend named Phoebe Buffay came in to see us at UrgentVet Matthews for an upset stomach. After a thorough exam from the doctor on staff, Phoebe Buffay went home with some medications to make her feel better. We wish Phoebe a speedy recovery!

UrgentVet visits, passionate pet loves, and a whole lot of trust—because even non-life threatening emergencies deserve the best care. 🐾❤️

Do you know the 7 basic needs of dogs? Here they are:

1. Healthy food
2. Clean water
3. Grooming
4. Frequent stimulation/exercise
5. A positive, safe environment
6. Veterinary care
7. Love & affection

If your pet needs help with a minor injury, illness or mishap, come see us. Save a spot online or just walk-in.

This cute puppy is named Beau came to see us at UrgentVet Matthews because his stomach was feeling upset. The doctor ran some diagnostics in the hospital and did a thorough exam. Afterwards, Beau received some medications in hospital to hopefully make him feel better. We hope Beau has a speedy recovery!

This sweet girl named Lola came to UrgentVet Matthews because she had an upset stomach. After some diagnostics, the doctor found Lola had eaten something she wasn't supposed to! Lola got some meds to help make her feel better. We wish her the speediest recovery!

Fear-Free and comfy! Our pets give two paws up for the new Casco enclosures at UrgentVet 🐾✨

As temperatures soar, please remember that our furry friends feel the heat too! Walking your dog in hot weather can lead to heatstroke and other injuries. Things to know:
Hot Surfaces Hurt: Concrete and asphalt hold heat, making it much hotter for your pet and can burn their paw pads.
Timing is Key: When it’s above 80-85 degrees, walk your dog in the early morning or at dusk.
Keep it Short: If midday walks are unavoidable, keep them short and stick to grassy areas.
Stay Hydrated: Always provide plenty of water.
Watch for Signs: Look out for excessive panting, drooling, lethargy, and confusion.
If you notice any indications of heatstroke, visit us right away. Let's keep our pets cool, safe, and happy this summer! 🌞🐕❤️

Here at we take the OW out of Meow 🐱🐾

I'll bet you thought I forgot you! Nope, not gonna happen. Here's a free Pet Post for the week. Help yourself if you need content.

Pets always find a way to get into trouble, sometimes all at once! 🐾 We've been there. If your pet eats something they shouldn't, don't wait. Come see us ASAP. Save your spot online or just walk in. 🐶🐱

🕒 Weekdays: 3PM-11PM 🕙 Weekends: 10AM-8PM

This handsome boy is named Henry. Henry came to see us at UrgentVet Matthews because he wasn't feeling to well. The team gave Henry a thorough exam and sent Henry home with some medication to make him feel better. Henry also received his honorary UrgentVet bandana for being the best boy. We wish him a quick recovery.

This cute girl named Juli came to UrgentVet because she hurt her front leg. After some love from the support staff, and a thorough exam from the doctor, Juli received some medications in hospital for instant relief and some medications to go home to make her feel better. We wish Juli the fastest recovery!

This handsome boy named Jaxon came to UrgentVet because he had an upset stomach. After a thorough exam from the doctor, Jaxon got some medications in hospital to make him feel better. We wish this handsome boy a speedy recovery.

Doggone, it's summer! 🌞🐾
Here are some summer safety tips for walking dogs in the summer:
• Limit dog walks during the hottest hours of the day.
• Make sure you bring water for you and your dog and offer more water breaks!
• Avoid hot surfaces such as asphalt, concrete, wood, and sand. Walk on grass or use booties to protect their feet.
• Plan routes that have shaded areas where your dog can rest if needed.

*Be aware of symptoms like excessive panting, drooling, rapid heartbeat, fever, vomiting, or collapse. If you notice these, seek veterinary care immediately.*

If your pup or cat experiences any of the symptoms above UrgentVet is here for you Monday - Friday 3pm to 11 pm and Saturday - Sunday 10 am - 8pm. You can save your spot online or just walk-in. Always prioritize your dog's safety and comfort during summer walks!