Dunes Animal Hospital
Emergency Care for Established Clients
During our regular business hours (Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.), as well as after-hours on weekdays, our doctors are available to provide emergency medical care for our established clients. If you ever feel that your pet needs urgent treatment, please do not hesitate to call us at 605-242-5412. Your pet’s health and safety are our highest priorities.
Weekend Emergency Care
If your pet is in need of emergency veterinary care after 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays or at any time on Sundays, please contact All City Pet Care South & ER in Sioux Falls, SD. They are fully staffed and operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You also have the option of a telehealth appointment through VetTriage for additional support.
All City Pet Care South & ER
3508 S Minnesota Avenue, Suite 106, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
VetTriage
Dunes Animal Hospital is also proud to partner with VetTriage. Connect with a licensed veterinarian from the comfort of your home. Their veterinarians will assess your pet’s condition and determine whether they need immediate emergency care or if it’s safe to wait to see their primary vet during regular business hours.
If emergency care is needed, they’ll help coordinate your visit to the nearest emergency veterinary hospital. If your pet is stable, they’ll provide detailed home care and monitoring instructions.
Common signs that your pet may have a medical health emergency:
Difficulty or stopped breathing
Gum or tongue discoloration (often blue or red)
Large open wounds with excessive bleeding or visible bone
Sudden collapse and/or difficulty getting back up
Unresponsiveness or difficulty to rouse
A snake or insect bite or sting on your pet that is causing a severe reaction
A bite from any animal whose vaccination history you aren’t familiar with
Seizures
Sudden paralysis of the back legs (especially in cats)
Excessive panting, drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, staggering or lethargy, and lack of urine production may be symptoms of anaphylactic shock
Swelling of the skin or face, hives, excessive salivation, and vomiting or diarrhea may be symptoms of heatstroke
If your pet is exhibiting any of the above symptoms or other severe signs of illness, call or visit us as soon as possible. Our experienced emergency care veterinary staff is here to help you and your pet in your time of need at our state-of-the-art facilities in Dakota Dunes, SD.
