Emergency Veterinary Care in Lewiston, ME

When your pet is in distress, it can be challenging to think clearly. Pet owners want the best for their pets, including seeking the treatment they need. Until recently, there weren’t many options for veterinary services, but Lisbon Road Animal Hospital is excited to offer weekend urgent care services every Saturday from 8am – 6pm beginning Saturday, September 20^th!

Give us a call at (207) 784-5421 to schedule your pet’s urgent care visit.

Appointment Scheduling

Urgent Care appointments are not appointment in the traditional sense, but will reserve your pet’s place in order to see the doctor. Due to the nature of urgent care, appointment times are subject to change if another, life threatening, case comes into the hospital during your scheduled time.

Payment

We accept all major credit cards, debit cards, cash, checks, Care Credit, and Scratch Pay. Please Note: Urgent care visits incur a higher fee than traditional appointments, because urgent cases require immediate attention, specialized medical resources, and dedicated staff to ensure your pet receives prompt, high-quality care. If you need a payment plan, we partner with Care Credit and Scratch Pay, both can be applied for online before arriving.

After Hours Pet Emergencies

During business hours, please call us immediately at Lisbon Road Animal Hospital 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 Lewiston, ME area.

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 Lisbon Road Animal Hospital 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 Lisbon Road Animal Hospital so we can provide the best course of action for your furry family member.

Emergency Tests & Diagnostics

During your pet’s visit, we provide the highest-quality care and attention. All hospitalized patients are kept in a specialized treatment area where they are closely monitored.

Our vet team is skilled in offering surgical, diagnostic, and medical care while working with compassion and efficiency to best assist your pet .

We offer the latest diagnostics and testing for our emergency need patients at our urgent care veterinary clinic, including:

• Blood Analysis. A blood analysis can help us determine what is wrong with your dog or cat if they are experiencing an unknown illness or have ingested a toxic substance.
• X-rays. X-rays help us determine what kind of internal injuries your pet might be experiencing after a fight or accident involving a car.
• Surgery. Sometimes pets need to be brought into surgery to repair internal injuries.
• Fracture Repair. We set broken bones / fractures for animals to help them heal quickly and properly. Your pet's veterinarian will also help relieve your pet's pain during the healing process.
• Medication. Medicines may be necessary to help your pet recover from a medical emergency or illness. We keep a range of pet medication on hand to ensure that your pet's needs are covered.

For more information on our emergency vet services or to book an appointment, please call our office as soon as possible.

Emergency veterinary hospitals prioritize and treat patients based on their symptoms or condition severity. Any patient needing medical attention but not in a life-threatening situation may be asked to wait.

An urgent care situation involves issues that need medical attention but are not life-threatening. These patients might be uncomfortable, but they are stable and can be seen at regular appointments.

Doctors in emergency hospitals use the patient severity index to decipher your pet’s condition. This index includes the following levels:

• Level one: Resuscitation – the patient is seen before all others, exhibiting a severe physical trauma or cardiac arrest.
• Level two: Emergent – these traumas are not life-threatening but are time-sensitive, including a venomous snake bite and heat stroke.
• Level three: Urgent – these patients are seen after levels one and two are taken care of. Examples of urgent care include sudden illness, severe cuts, vomiting, trouble walking, allergic reactions or difficulty urinating.
• Level four: Non-urgent – minor cuts, prolonged low appetite, limping, fever, and mild injuries are non-urgent conditions can be treated after the first three levels.
• Level five: Stable – the patient is uncomfortable but stable, experiencing diarrhea, low appetite, ear infection, or skin irritation.

As a rule of thumb, pets in the first two levels should be taken to the emergency room. Levels three through five can receive veterinary urgent care services.