Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital

Hope to see you at the Woofstock adopt-a-thon today, June 8th 9a to 2p. 💙❤️💙

Happy Mother's Day to those special moms who care for all creatures. May your day be filled with peace, love, and joy - from the Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital team

Our Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital team is so proud to sponsor a hole at the Yavapai County Search and Rescue K9 Team Search Dog Unit Fundraiser Golf Tournament this Saturday, May 11, 2024. 🥰

Want to join an incredible team?? Reach out today.

Summer is coming, and we are looking to add members to our amazing team 💙💛

Due to the forecast snow accumulation, Urgent Pet Prescott will be closed today, Thursday 2/8/24. Good news Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital is always open 24/7 and available for any urgent care needs.

Our incredible team is ALWAYS here 24/7.
We are proud to support our community when your dogs and cats are in need of urgent, emergent, and critical care 365 days a year.

*Status of current Canine Respiratory Illness *
There is ongoing research to determine the cause. Veterinarians are receiving updates as information develops.
The difficult part is we don’t know what we are dealing with. The best advice is to keep dog social contact to a minimum during this time and make sure your dog is current on vaccines.
What we do know is the illness tends to fall into 3 categories:
- Chronic mild to moderate inflammation of the trachea lasting six to eight weeks or longer, which is minimally or not responsive to antimicrobials.
- Chronic pneumonia that is minimally or not responsive to antimicrobials.
- Acute pneumonia that rapidly becomes severe and often leads to poor outcomes in as little as 24 to 36 hours.
If your dog is exhibiting respiratory symptoms please contact your veterinarian.
FAQ:
Is it spreading in our area?
We could cannot confirm if it is spreading as there are no confirmatory tests available at this time.
What are first symptoms? (any specific symptoms - nasal discharge, cough, raspy breathing?)
Symptoms vary based on the individual assessment. Any respiratory symptoms should be addressed with your veterinarian.

We are celebrating 30 years of National Veterinary Technician Week! We began our celebration yesterday 10/15/2023 and our week runs through 10/21/2023.
Veterinary medicine is truly better because of these extraordinary humans who have dedicated their professional careers to caring for our pets. We want to extend an extra special shout-out to our team of Certified Veterinary Technicians. We are proud to have 13 superstar CVTs on our team ❤️💙

Are you an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for your 🦄 team? YEAH may be just the place for you. We are now recruiting for our overnight team. Check us out: www.yeah.vet/careers

Are you an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician looking for your 🦄 team? YEAH may be just the place for you. We are now recruiting for our overnight team. Check us out: www.yeah.vet/careers

Our incredible team is here 24/7

Urgent Pet Prescott is closed for Labor Day
If your pet has an urgent medical need our team is here for you Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital 24/7
We hope you have a safe Labor Day and enjoy the beautiful weather our county is experiencing 💙

It is true our team at Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital is here for your dogs and cats in need of urgent, emergent or critical care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We love supporting our community.
What do we love even more?!
Photos of your pets. Let's see the most recent photo you have snapped of your pup - we can't wait.

Have you ever wondered what the top toxicities are that we see in veterinary medicine? The top five may or may not surprise you. What toxicities would you have expected to see in the top 5 for our state?
Our Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital team is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week, if you are concerned about a possible toxicity. Our team may direct you to call the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661 to determine if your pet needs to be seen at all or if you need to be directed to seek veterinary care on an urgent or emergent basis.

We are located at 7876 E Florentine Rd., Prescott Valley AZ 86314
You may call us at 928-460-7282

It's ! Let's hear about your cat's tricks.
Our Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital team is here 24 hours a day 7 days a week to care for your cats (and dogs).
We are located in Prescott Valley off of Florentine Rd. and are available to speak with you to determine if your pet needs urgent or emergent care.
928-460-7282 / 7282 E Florentine Rd., Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

If your pet is bitten by a rattlesnake please proceed immediately to the nearest veterinary facility.
Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital is here 24/7

Did you know Pet Poison Helpline is your expert Animal Poison Control Center resource available 24/7? A call to their expert team will assist with directing you to the appropriate care your pet may need. If you cannot locate their contact number our team is happy to provide their number.
At Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital we are always here 24/7.

🚨Heat stroke, sometimes called heat exhaustion or heat-induced hyperthermia can occur easily and rapidly in dogs or cats.

☀️Heat stroke typically occurs during warmer summer months but can occur any time of the year, especially here in Arizona.

⚠️Heat stroke can affect any body system and quickly become life-threatening.
Any dog or cat body temperature over 105.0F is an emergency.

✅What can you do if you think your pet has suffered heat stroke:
Remove them from the hot environment
Place them in a cool or shaded area
Obtain a re**al temperature (if possible)
Begin the cooling process
Cool, wet towels on various body regions (inner thighs, armpits, stomach, back of neck).
Cool water on the paw pads and ear flaps.
Placing them in front or under a fan.
Call and transport to your nearest veterinary ER.
Offer fresh, cool tap water for drinking (do not force it into their mouths).

🛑What NOT to do:
Do not use alcohol on any part. This can cool them too rapidly.
Do not place your pet in an ice water bath.
Ice is not warranted, cool water alone is sufficient.
Do not shave long-haired dogs, but carefully trimming the hair may be beneficial.

⚠️Common conditions leading to heat stroke:
Any pet left in a vehicle
Hot and humid weather
Inadequate ventilation, shade or water sources
Strenuous play, exercising, hiking, etc during the heat of the day

🌡Dog’s and cat’s normal body temperature is much higher than ours (100.0F - 102.5F) and thus can easily rise to unsafe levels.
Dogs and cats do not sweat easily
They pant in order to cool themselves

❗️ANY breed is susceptible to heat stroke but some are more at risk than others; for example Brachycephalic breeds (flat faced dogs):
Bulldogs (French, English and American)
Boston Terriers
Boxers
Pugs
Lhasa Apso
Shih Tzu
Pekingese
Brussels Griffon
Mastiffs
Cavalier King Charles
Any crosses with the above listed breeds.

🔥Conditions making heat stroke a higher possibility:
Laryngeal Paralysis (Lar Par)
Obesity
Heart Disease and/or hypertension (high blood pressure)
Geriatric animals
Conditions that affect mobility
Darker or thick-coated animals
Symptoms of heat stroke include but are not limited to:
Distress
Excessive panting and restlessness
Large amounts of drool from the mouth or nose
Incoordination or being unsteady on their feet
The tongue or gums turning purple/blue or bright/brick red
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Due to Downtown Prescott events and road closures on Saturday 7/1/2023 Urgent Pet Prescott will be closed. We will also be closed Tuesday 7/4/2023.
If your pet has an urgent care need please contact Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital, open 24/7

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital and Urgent Pet Prescott. May you enjoy a day of love and relaxation.
We are here should your fur babies need us today.

We are always open 24/7 - yes even holidays. We want to make sure our community knows - we ALWAYS recommend if you are concerned to bring your pet in for triage. A stable pet may have a wait, when a critical or more emergent pet presents.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital and Urgent Pet Prescott. May you enjoy a day of love and relaxation.
We are here should your fur babies need us today.

Always important! Did you know Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital is the only 24/7 emergency animal hospital in Arizona north of Cave Creek?

Do you know what to do in case of a pet emergency? This checklist can ensure you're prepared. During today's theme of being prepared for emergencies, take a moment to learn these 7️⃣ things. You can find more helpful information here: https://bit.ly/3tc7Qs0

It’s foxtail season again, thanks to our wet winter months, this year they are in full force. This pesky w**d produces a barbed seed head that can work its way into any part of your dog or cat. Common places we find foxtail seeds are in the ears, nose, eyes, mouth, and the skin between their toes. These seeds are very good at digging their way through the skin. Signs related to an embedded foxtail include: licking, scratching, head shaking, or a swollen and red eye/paw, etc. If your pet has these signs and you are concerned about a foxtail you can get them evaluated at Urgent Pet Prescott, they are open 7 days a week! Patients are seen on a walk-in basis from 10a to 7p. If your pet is in discomfort outside of the Urgent Pet Prescott hours we can see your pet here at Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital.

We are thrilled to share as of Friday 4/28/2023 Urgent Pet Prescott will be open 7 days a week!
As always our team Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital is here 24 hours a day 7 days a week - we are open all holidays. Our team is here for urgent, emergent & critical care needs for dogs or cats.
Our Urgent Pet Prescott team will be available 7 days a week 10a to 7p, closed holidays. Our team is dedicated to urgent care needs for dogs and cats.
Please feel free to call either of our friendly teams and we will direct you to the appropriate location.

Check out Dr Amie McDermott Dow with The Prescott Times talking about Spring Urgent Care & Emergency needs

Who’s supporting Yavapai Humane Society today?! Let’s see your photos. Thanks to our AM crew for joining in ❤️🐾❤️

Happy National Puppy Day! 🐶
It also happens to be National Poison Prevention Week! ☠️
Put the two together, and we have an excellent opportunity to share prevention opportunities to keep your pup safe.
Common Puppy Toxic Exposures include (but are not limited to):
1. Xylitol 🍬- a favorite no calorie artificial sweetener that is a delicious and deadly treat (to our pets), found in many foods, including gum, peanut butter, and desserts.
2. Batteries 🔋- when dropped on the floor, make for an interesting (and hazardous) toy/treat.
3. Medications 💊 - those pill vials are fun-filled toys; keep them in a secured cabinet.
If you suspect your pet has consumed or been exposed to a toxic item, please get in touch with Pet Poison Helpline immediately. A trained toxicology team member will be able to help you right away.

Thank you to all of the plow workers in Yavapai County, City of Prescott, and of course The Town of Prescott Valley roads are impressively clear. Thanks to our team our parking lot is clear too (be careful as the temps drop this evening and drive safely). If your pet should need urgent or emergent care we are here 24/7 thanks again to our highly trained and dedicated team.
Urgent Pet Prescott access is clear for our opening tomorrow, Friday March 3 at 10a

Did you know Urgent Pet Prescott also houses Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital’s dedicated training center?? We look forward to offering professional and community education in 2023.