Emergency Care

Emergency Animal Care in Lisle

Emergency Veterinary Services of Lisle serves Lisle, Downers Grove, Naperville and other surrounding communities and we know that your pet is unique, especially when they are having a health issue or emergency. The care they require needs to be custom matched to their unique needs. We have experienced, skilled, caring after hours veterinarians who are always on site during business hours. This means that when you bring your pet in to be seen they will be triaged and tended to as quickly as possible. The problem will be diagnosed and the required treatment tailored to the needs of you and your pet. We are fully equipped and prepared to handle any type of emergency animal care your pet may need- from the simplest concern to a specialized surgery.

Our Pet Emergency and Trauma Services

Traumatic Injuries

Animals can experience trauma from a variety of situations such as being hit by a car, getting bit by another animal, falling from a height, playing too rough, breaking a toenail, getting shocked by electricity, injuring their eye, and a myriad of other ways. Animals seem to be very creative in the ways in which they can manage to get injured. We are fully capable of treating your pet from the most complicated injuries that might require surgery to the simplest scrapes, broken nails, or sore legs. Most traumatic injuries can be treated while you wait and your pet sent home with properly treated wounds and medication. However, when needed we are able to hospitalize them and provide IV fluids, oxygen therapy, blood transfusions, IV medications, wound debridement and surgical repair, fracture stabilization, and much more.

GI Upset

It is very common for animals to have problems with an upset stomach such as vomiting and diarrhea. Often a pet may strain to defecate and not even produce any stool- this is a sign of GI distress as well. There are lots of different underlying causes for vomiting and diarrhea some of which can be life-threatening such as bloat or an obstruction. The best way to figure out what is going on is to bring your pet in for an exam with the veterinarian. Sometimes treatment is as simple as some medications but other times further testing such as x-rays or bloodwork might be needed. We have a state-of-the-art digital x-ray system and in-house laboratory equipment that allows us to get the most accurate test results as quickly as possible.

Ingestion of a Toxin or Foreign Object

Our pets love to get into mischief. Unfortunately, this can sometimes result in them eating medication they aren’t supposed to, chewing on poisonous plants, getting into household chemicals or poisons, swallowing pieces of toy or clothing, and a large number of other things they should not eat! Even many foods that we eat on a daily basis such as chocolate, grapes/raisins, bread dough, onions, and garlic can be poisonous to animals. If you have any concerns that your dog or cat ate something toxic or that they aren’t supposed to, please call us at (844) 771-7458 right away! We are prepared to determine how concerned you should be with what they ate and let you know if you need to bring your pet in for treatment. If necessary, we are able to safely and effectively induce vomiting to try and recover what they ate and then provide additional therapy if needed based on what they ate and your pet’s size.

Trouble Breathing

While some of the following symptoms may happen immediately after exercise, if they persist or if your pet hasn’t just exercised they may be having problems breathing. Breathing issues can come in many forms including coughing, wheezing, breathing with more effort than usual (abdominal pushing, laboring), breathing more quickly, and breathing with an open mouth for an extended time. Any time an animal is having a change in their breathing it can indicate a very serious life-threatening situation. It is important to get breathing problems evaluated right away to determine what the underlying cause is and start the appropriate treatment as soon as possible. We have the equipment necessary to diagnose and treat breathing problems in animals including an oxygen cage to help make breathing easier for your pet while we wait for medications to work.

Changes in Urination

Owners will often start to notice something different about the way their pets are urinating. Pets can show signs of a urinary tract problem by urinating more frequently, having urine accidents, having blood in the urine, urinating larger amounts, or straining when they urinate. Sometimes the underlying cause can be easily treated with medications but other times the problem is very serious such as a blockage and requires immediate intervention at an emergency animal care center. Either way, we are highly capable of diagnosing any urinary condition and providing the appropriate treatment to relieve discomfort and resolve the underlying problem. Our emergency vet in Lisle will start with a thorough examination of your pet and then discuss any pet diagnostics and treatments that we may recommend such as analyzing a urine sample, taking x-rays, or providing surgical removal of a urethral obstruction.

Pain

Sometimes it is very obvious when an animal is in pain and other times the signs of pain are very subtle. Our pets are very good at hiding even the worst pain and so it is up to owners to watch for subtle clues that their pet is uncomfortable.

Subtle signs of pain can include:

We are able to help figure out where the pain is coming from and provide appropriate treatment and pain relief so your pet can relax and feel better quickly. With a thorough exam and asking questions about what you are seeing your pet do at home, we can decide if your pet needs any tests or medications.

Other Emergencies

Certainly, the signs and symptoms listed above only encompass a portion of what can constitute an emergency with your beloved pet. We also see pets on a regular basis for other medical issues such as the following:

Here at Emergency Veterinary Services, there is no end to the types of problems that we are capable of taking care of for you and your pet. If you are noticing a problem with your pet, please do not delay in calling us at (844) 771-7458 so we can help you determine if you and your pet need to be seen at our emergency vet in Lisle right away

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Quality Compassionate Care

It’s our mission. Our compassionate oriented ethos allows us to truly do what is best for you and your pet and doesn’t require us to only present one treatment option when more than one is available.

Welcoming Critical and Non Critical Cases

We are able to handle the most serious emergencies but we also welcome less serious concerns. We understand that when your pet is not feeling well you want to provide treatment and relief as soon as possible.

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Dr. Smith and her team were awesome! Everyone was so friendly. Super professional and attentive. There was no wait and my doggie got taken care of with gentleness. Everything was explained in detail and they made sure I knew that they would be available if I had any other concerns or questions.
Love is an action. Love is patient, kind, humble, gentle, selfless, understanding, truthful, never giving up, never losing faith, always hopeful, & enduring in all circumstances. The women at EVS demonstrated true love through their actions. Not only were they professional and highly knowledgeable, but they were also caring & compassionate. People can be taught textbook things, but they can’t be taught integrity and care. I am very thankful to have met such a group of strong, professional, and caring women who took amazing care of my little dog, Animal. They saved his life. You all were a true blessing to us both.Animal, my 15-year-old Morkie, was transferred to EVS due to dangerously high kidney levels/ renal values.The wonderful staff I met:Brook - What a wonderful and lasting first impression I had of EVS from Brook! She welcomed me at the door with warmth & compassion. She was approachable & kind; she was easy to talk to about hard things. I felt comfortable opening up to her & asking about awkward financial things. She answered my hard questions with grace & understanding. She was sensitive to my situation; professional but personable. It's clear Brook has a high emotional IQ. She's a genuine person who simply cares & is generous too.• Dr. Amy Smith - I felt in good hands right away with Dr. Amy. Professional, sweet, smart, & knowledgeable. Above all, I admired her patience with me and her ability to plainly explain technical things, while also being sensitive. She never displayed one hint of irritation with all my questions & fumbling over my words. A true model of patience. Also, the notes Dr. Amy took were so thorough & detailed. What care & integrity, from the medical side to the bedside!• Abby - What an asset to the team! I needed Abby’s positivity, confidence, & encouragement. I called several times, and Abby was so encouraging each time, even though the situation looked bleak to me. She encouraged me not to lose hope, & I needed those words of comfort & courage! Abby made me feel heard & understood. I was able to go back to sleep soundly after talking to Abby at 3am. Abby was also one of the main technicians who closely watched over Animal and took excellent care of him.• Dr. Heather Hlad - With all her technical knowledge and expertise, Dr. Heather still spoke to me like a true friend. She was very down to earth. Heather shared her expertise & words of wisdom with me, & she was also supportive in whatever I decided to do. What a gift Heather has; to be able to talk to you both as a professional and as a real friend in a time of distress. The level of energy Heather gave to me (especially in the middle of her busy shift), was something I’ve never experienced before from a doctor. Heather truly cared, not only for Animal but for me. I admired her confidence too. Also, Heather’s notes were as thorough as Dr. Amy’s. Very professional.• Jeni / Jenni & Miranda – Wonderful interactions with Jeni & Miranda! They too gave me words of encouragement and were also very understanding. Also, the fact that they genuinely cared to see the reel I made of Animal, said a lot about them. They expressed genuine interest for someone else’s interest. That’s rare. Most people would pretend to watch and care, but not Jeni, Miranda, (Abby and Dr Amy too). Sincerity is always felt. They truly wanted to see what I wanted to share. That small act of kindness said a lot; another thing that reassured me that my dog was in the right place.• Dr Graves was also professional & warm-hearted. Thank you Dr Graves for your expertise and care for Animal!I felt like all these women were my girlfriends. Whoever has these women as friends or sisters in everyday life, you are blessed. Thank you again, for saving Animal’s life and for being a good friend to me for those 48 hours. I'll never forget my experience at EVS with you all. Praise the Lord that He gave me more precious time with Animal through this amazing team of kind-hearted women! God bless you all!Love,Jenna & Animal1 Corinthians 13:4-7 • John 14:16 • Acts 4:12
I brought my cat here seeking treatment for a severe heating pad burn that he sustained during a dental procedure with his primary vet. We came two nights in a row to receive wound care. Dr. Jessica Graves was a very kind, competent advocate who finally got my cat what he needed. Dr. Amy Smith was very sweet and compassionate. No one has fun at the vet ER but we were treated very well here. Most importantly, my cat is finally starting to get better.
We want to thank the wonderful doctors and staff that work here. My best friend, Beans, had a rough three days before we had to say goodbye. We met with three different doctors at this facility in a short duration of time. I feel each doctor was helpful, honest, and compassionate. Thank you so much for making the passing a Beans as painless as possible. We appreciate your around the clock services, as you were there for us, when our Vet was not.Thanks,The Vala Family
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820 Ogden Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532

(630) 960-2900

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