Same-Day Urgent Care
Contact Bowman Road Animal Clinic
Please note we have limited availability for same-day appointments. Please call before coming to the clinic. If we are unable to accommodate your pet, please contact one of the hospitals listed below.
Call: (501) 223-3737
After-Hours Veterinary Care Near Little Rock
Contact Arkansas Veterinary Emergency & Specialists
OPEN: Hours vary, please call.
Call: (501) 224-3784
Urgent Veterinary Services
If your pet is experiencing any symptoms or behaviors that you are concerned about, contact our office or the after-hours emergency animal hospital locations above.
The reliable and compassionate team at Bowman Road Animal Clinic offers veterinary care for pets in non-life-threatening situations. Animals are our passion, we take pride in providing quality medical care when your pet needs it most.
Steps to Take In A Pet Emergency
If you are experiencing a veterinary emergency, follow the steps below.
- Call Ahead If Possible - During regular business hours call us right away. After hours, call the emergency animal hospital listed above to let them know you are on the way.
- Follow Instructions Provided - When you call to let the emergency pet hospital know you're on your way, you may be given instructions on how to administer first aid or otherwise make your pet as comfortable as possible. Pay close attention to these instructions.
- Remain Calm - Remain calm and be extra careful around your pet. When an animal is in pain they often react negatively toward anyone trying to help and could bite or scratch.
- Bring Your Pet In For Care - Do not put yourself at risk! Safely bring your pet to our Little Rock veterinary clinic or the after-hours emergency vet location above.
Emergency FAQs
To learn more about bringing your pet in for an urgent appointment at Bowman Road Animal Clinic, read through our most frequently asked questions below.
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Do I need to call ahead?
Bowman Road Animal Clinic provides urgent veterinary care for cats and dogs during our regular clinic hours. We have limited capacity to provide same-day care for non-life-threatening injuries, so it's always best to contact us in advance.
If we are unable to fit your pet into our schedule, we recommend that you visit the after-hours emergency vet location shown above.
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When is your clinic open?
Our veterinarians see urgent cases during our regular business hours:
- Monday:07:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Tuesday:07:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Wednesday:07:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Thursday:07:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Friday:07:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Saturday:08:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Sunday:Closed
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What situations require emergency veterinary care?
The following situations are examples of emergencies that require immediate care:
- Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop
- Obvious signs of pain or extreme anxiety
- Choking, difficulty breathing, or continuous coughing/gagging
- Fractured bones or severe lameness
- Seizures and/or staggering
- Bleeding from the nose, mouth, rectum, or blood in the urine
- Inability to urinate or pass feces, or pain associated with urinating or passing feces
- Severe vomiting or diarrhea; 2+ episodes in 24 hours
- Injuries to the eye(s)
- Your pet has ingested something poisonous (such as antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, rodent poison, etc.)
- Heat stress or heatstroke
- Refusal to drink for 24 hours or more
- Unconsciousness
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How long will we have to wait to see the vet?
Our Little Rock animal hospital is just like a human doctor's office—it can be unpredictable and you may have to wait.
We cannot predict what cases we will see and when they will arrive. Due to our limited capacity to see emergency cases, call ahead to find out whether we can provide care for your dog or cat.
If we are unable to fit an emergency appointment into our vet's schedule we recommend that you visit the animal emergency hospital detailed above.
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What happens if my pet needs to stay in the hospital?
Some veterinary emergencies require intensive overnight care. In this case, we will likely refer you to the emergency animal hospital indicated above.
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What types of animals do you treat?
We only treat cats and dogs at Bowman Road Animal Clinic.