If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, please call Columbus Countryside Veterinary Clinic immediately for guidance from our trained veterinary team.
During regular business hours, Columbus Countryside Veterinary Clinic provides emergency evaluation, stabilization, hospitalization, and urgent medical treatment for pets. Our animal hospital is equipped with modern diagnostic tools and medical technology to help assess your pet’s condition quickly and accurately.
If your pet requires services beyond what we can provide in-house, including advanced or 24-hour emergency care, we will help coordinate a referral to an appropriate 24-hour emergency animal hospital. Calling us first allows us to guide you to the safest and most appropriate next step.
Urgent Care
If your pet is sick or injured and you are not able to see us at Columbus Countryside Veterinary Clinic, we recommend contacting the following urgent care hospital(s). They allow walk-ins and do not require an appointment for urgent care services.
| ACES (Animal Center for Emergency and Specialty) Urgent Care Services | ||
| 5458 Buttonwood Dr. Madison, WI 53718 | (608) 333-0500 | Visit Website |
After Hours Pet Emergencies
During business hours, please call us immediately at Columbus Countryside Veterinary Clinic for any pet emergencies so that we may recommend the best course of action for your pet.
Outside our business hours, we recommend you contact the following emergency animal hospital(s) in the Columbus, WI area.
| VCA-Veterinary Emergency Service | ||
| 4902 East Broadway Madison, WI 53716 | (608) 222-2455 | Visit Website |
| UW Veterinary Care | ||
| 2015 Linden Avenue Madison, WI 53716 | (608) 263-7600 | Visit Website |
| Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center | ||
| 360 Bluemound Road Waukesha, WI 53188 | (262) 542-3241 | Visit Website |
| Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) | ||
| 7456 Mineral Point Rd Madison, WI 53719 | (608) 716-3255 | Visit Website |
What is considered a pet emergency?
In most cases, the following conditions are too risky to wait before seeking treatment:
- Injury from a traumatic accident or from an attack by another animal
- Fainting or passing out
- Paralysis (loss of movement)
- Seizures
- Difficulty breathing or choking
- Heavy or uncontrolled bleeding
- Intense or ongoing diarrhea or vomiting
- Broken bones
- Deep or puncture wounds
- Severe allergic reactions
- Heat exhaustion or heatstroke
- Breathing has stopped
- Heart stopping (cardiac arrest)
- Labor complications or a mother struggling to deliver kittens or puppies
If your pet is experiencing any of these symptoms, please call Columbus Countryside Veterinary Clinic right away so we can suggest the best way to help.
When should I see an urgent care vet?
Pets should go to urgent care for problems needing immediate medical attention, even if they are not life-threatening:
- Upset stomach (diarrhea or vomiting)
- Swollen or bloated belly
- Difficulty with bowel movements (constipation)
- Signs of dehydration
- Itchy skin or unusual rashes
- Treating wounds and injuries
- Unexplained hair loss
- Limping or general discomfort
- Overgrown nails
- Excessive scooting
- Eye issues (tearing, redness, discharge)
- Ear infections
- Pale or discolored gums
- Changes in appetite (eating too little or too much)
- Cuts, scrapes, and abrasions
- Runny nose, coughing, or sneezing
- Pests like worms, fleas, ticks, or mites
- Blood in urine or urinary issues
- Ingesting toxins or harmful foods
- Swallowing foreign objects (toys, rawhide, etc.)
Please call our veterinary team at Columbus Countryside Veterinary Clinic so we can provide the best course of action for your furry family member.
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