Emergency Services

Unfortunately, you may be faced with an emergency situation at some point in your pet's life. Aloha Animal Hospital will see emergencies during our regular service hours. After hours emergency services are provided by Las Vegas Animal Emergency Hospital at 5231 W. Charleston Ave. or for those on the east side of town by Animal Emergency Center at 3340 East Patrick Ln.

For Emergencies Call:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m
and Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
702.567.5222

Afterhours:
Animal Emergency Center
702.457.8050

Contact the Aloha Animal Hospital or an Emergency Hospital Immediately If You Notice
Any of the Following:

In General: Any problem that persists longer than 24 hours. Any problem that worsens over several hours. Any systemic problems such as lethargy, loss of appetite, weakness and fever. Body temperature less than 99 degrees Fahrenheit or greater than 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Any indication that more than one body system (GI, urinary, neurological) is affected. Gastrointestinal Problems: Frequent bouts of vomiting or diarrhea resulting in loss of large volumes of fluid. Inability to drink or keep water down. Blood or black material (digested blood) in the vomit or stool. More than three to four episodes of vomiting or diarrhea in a 24 hour period. Vomiting following suspected ingestion of foreign material (toys, garbage, rocks, etc). Suspected poisoning. Suspected bloat. Bleeding: Bleeding from nose, mouth or anus. Bleeding accompanied by bruising of the skin, especially on the abdomen. Bleeding that cannot be stopped by applying pressure. If blood loss is excessive. Weakness, difficulty breathing, or reluctance to move after a bleeding episode.

Lameness: Obvious fracture of a limb. Nonweight-bearing lameness persisting for more than 12 hours. Swollen, painful joints or a gait that appears as if "walking on eggshells." Paralysis of one or more limbs. Lameness that initially improves but does not resolve in 24-48 hours. Other Emergencies: Trauma: auto accident, dog fight, falls Venomous snakebite Choking Seizures Swollen eyes or face Straining to urinate with no urine produced Laboring for over 45 minutes with no birth Respiratory distress, pale, purple or bluish gums Avian and Exotic Emergencies: Birds who are unsuccessfully straining to lay eggs. Reptiles that have not eaten in over 4 weeks. Rabbits, Guinea Pigs and Birds can be especially sensitive, any signs of lethargy, inappetance or inactivity should be considered a potential emergency. Acute death of a cage mate. Koi that are gulping for air at the surface.