Pet Urgent Care in Silver Spring, MD
When something feels off with your pet, you shouldn’t have to wait and worry. Fairland Animal Hospital offers same-day pet urgent care in Silver Spring, MD for non-life-threatening concerns, so you can get answers sooner rather than later.
Same-Day Care When Your Pet Needs It
Our urgent care services and in-house diagnostics are designed to provide prompt, same-day care for non-life-threatening concerns, so you don’t have to wait and worry. Our experienced veterinarians and team are here to assess, treat, and guide you through the next steps with clarity and care.
Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care
When Should I Seek Urgent Care for My Pet?
Our team is well-equipped to help with concerns such as:
- Allergic reactions
- Broken nails
- Toxin or foreign body ingestion (especially within one hour)
- Coughing or sneezing
- Ear or skin infections
- Limping or signs of pain
- Loss of appetite, diarrhea, or vomiting
- Urinary tract infections
- Seizures
When Should I Seek Emergency Care for My Pet?
For emergent, life-threatening concerns, we recommend going directly to a local emergency hospital. These include:
- Inability to breathe or distressed breathing
- Cardiac arrest
- Heatstroke
- A seizure lasting more than five minutes
- Significant trauma (such as being hit by a car)
Because availability may be limited, please call ahead so we can prepare for your arrival. We’ll do everything we can to be here when your pet needs us most. For after-hours emergencies and specialist needs, see our emergency and specialist referral resources.
Fast Answers Through In-House Diagnostics
Same-day care works best when we can see what’s going on right away. Our on-site testing lets us move quickly when it matters most — learn more about our pet in-house diagnostics, including same-day bloodwork, X-rays, and ultrasound.
Not sure whether your pet needs to be seen today? Give us a call and we’ll help you decide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as urgent care versus an emergency?
Urgent care is for non-life-threatening concerns we can usually see the same day (allergic reactions, limping, vomiting, ear infections). True emergencies — trouble breathing, a seizure lasting more than five minutes, or major trauma — should go straight to an emergency hospital; see our emergency and specialist referral resources.
Do I need to call before coming in?
Yes, please call ahead when you can. Same-day availability may be limited, and calling lets us prepare for your arrival so your pet is seen as quickly as possible.
Will my pet be seen the same day?
Our urgent care is designed for prompt, same-day care of non-life-threatening concerns. Calling ahead helps us fit your pet in and have everything ready when you arrive.