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URGENT CARE
When your pet needs care now, we're here to stabilize them now​
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We are trained, equipped, and ready to handle any urgent care that your pet may need. Our facility has full diagnostic capabilities, from in-house laboratory blood, urine, and fecal testing to digital X-rays and ultrasound capabilities. With a full-service surgical suite and treatment area we can provide a safe environment and the highest quality of care for your pet in any emergency situation.
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Some common emergencies we treat​​
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​Toxin ingestion
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Traumatic injury, (i.e. fractures, lacerations, wounds, dislocations)
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Diarrhea or vomiting
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Not eating
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Abdominal distension and bloat
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Dehydration
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Allergic reactions
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Heat stroke
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Heart failure
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Seizures
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Breathing problems
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Foreign object ingestion
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Broken nails
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End-of-life consultations and humane pet euthanasia
Call us for same-day appointment availability, urgent vet care and emergencies​
Emergencies are given priority and seen right away. If your pet is stable we'll get them in as soon as possible to be evaluated or we can also offer a drop-off appointment so our veterinarians can get to work on diagnosing and treating your pet right away.
After hours emergency care facilities: ​​
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Pet ER Columbia (8am-12am): (410) 441-3304
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Pet ER Hunt Valley (Open 24 hours): (410) 252-8387
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VEG Pikesville (Open 24 Hours): (410) 793-4910
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VEG Elkridge (Open 24 Hours): (410) 690-7170
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Urgent Vet Care Timonium (Open 11am-9pm): (443) 318-6500
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Thrive Pet Care Catonsville (Open 10am-8pm): (410) 788-7040
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Emergency Animal Hospital of Ellicott City (Hours Vary): (410) 750-1177
Our Services
Chronic Disease Management
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Come, sit, heal.
Whether your pet is in need of routine care or emergency surgery we got you covered. Howard County Animal Hospital is a full service veterinary clinic offering a range of veterinary care to the pets of Ellicott City, Columbia, Baltimore, Catonsville, Elkridge, Pikesville, Woodlawn, Randallstown, Towson and the surrounding areas located just off of route 40 outside of the 695 beltway.