Emergency Veterinary Services & Farm Calls in Glasgow, KY

Not every health concern is an emergency, but when it is, acting quickly can make all the difference. You should seek emergency care if your pet is experiencing difficulty breathing, uncontrolled bleeding, seizures, collapse or sudden inability to stand, suspected poisoning, trauma from a car accident or fall, a bloated or distended abdomen (especially in large-breed dogs), straining to urinate with no output, or loss of consciousness. For large animals, additional warning signs include colic, labored breathing, severe lameness, or any sudden and dramatic change in behavior or condition. When in doubt, call us. We’d always rather hear from you and help you assess the situation over the phone than have you wait and wonder.

When you arrive with an animal in crisis, our team will assess their condition quickly and calmly using a triage approach — the same system used in human emergency rooms. The most critical, life-threatening cases are seen first, regardless of arrival time. We know that can be hard to experience when you’re worried about your own animal, but this system exists to protect every patient in our care — including yours. If your animal were the one in the most critical condition, you’d want the same priority, and we’d give it without hesitation.

Our emergency capabilities include triage and stabilization, oxygen support, IV fluid therapy, emergency surgery, wound management, pain control, toxicity treatment, diagnostic imaging, in-house bloodwork, and monitoring for critical patients. For cases that require overnight hospitalization, specialized surgery, or around-the-clock monitoring beyond our on-site capabilities, we’ll stabilize your animal and help coordinate next steps — and we’ll stay in communication throughout.

If you suspect your pet has ingested something toxic — chocolate, xylitol, medications, household chemicals, certain plants, rodent bait, or anything you’re unsure about — time is critical. Call us immediately at (270) 651-2154 and, if possible, bring the packaging or product information with you. You can also contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 for immediate 24/7 guidance. Please note that a consultation fee does apply.

For dogs and cats: If your dog or cat experiences an emergency outside of our regular business hours, please contact Bowling Green Veterinary Emergency Clinic directly at (270) 715-5600. They’re located at 760 Campbell Lane, Suite 100, Bowling Green, KY 42104, and are open evenings and overnight seven nights a week.

For food and large animals: Our on-call team is available after hours for food and large animal emergencies. Call us at (270) 651-2154, leave your name, a brief description of the situation, and a callback number, and one of our veterinarians will return your call as quickly as possible.

When your large animals or livestock need on-site veterinary attention, our team comes to you. We make farm calls throughout Glasgow, KY, and the surrounding area for emergencies, sick calls, wellness visits, and more — bringing the expertise and equipment needed to treat your animals where they live. Farm calls are by appointment; please call us at (270) 651-2154 to arrange a visit, and we’ll work with you to get there as quickly as your situation requires.