Urgent & Emergency Care in Mechanicsburg
Emergency Care in Mechanicsburg
For immediate, life-threatening issues.
Contact a 24/7 emergency hospital if your pet has been in a serious accident, is having seizures, or has experienced another severe medical event.
Urgent Veterinary Care in Mechanicsburg
For serious, but non-life-threatening conditions
Contact Rossmoyne Animal Hospital when your pet has minor wounds, is sick, or you notice a significant change in their behaviour.
Call (717) 796-233424/7 Emergency Hospitals
The hospitals below provide immediate care for emergencies.
Shores Veterinary Emergency Center
Harrisburg, PA | Map & Directions
Call: 717-798-8500
Hershey Animal Emergency Center
Hershey, PA | Map & Directions
Call: 717-298-7883
Same Day Urgent Care
If you think your pet needs urgent care, contact our office and describe their symptoms. Urgent issues are serious but not immediately life-threatening.
Our team will help determine whether an in-clinic visit is appropriate, if a referral to an emergency hospital is needed, or if monitoring at home is sufficient.
In the meantime, do your best to keep your pet calm and limit their movement. Avoid giving food, water, or medications unless instructed, and gather relevant information such as recent illnesses or medications.
Rossmoyne Animal Hospital is not an emergency facility, but do see urgent cases. We prefer you call ahead, but we will take walk-ins when we can. If your pet’s condition worsens or becomes an emergency, seek immediate veterinary care.
How can I tell if my pet needs emergency care?
An emergency is a serious, life-threatening condition that requires immediate care.
The following situations are examples of emergencies:
- 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 nose, mouth, rectum, or blood in the urine
- Inability to urinate or pass feces
- Pain associated with urinating or passing feces
- Severe vomiting or diarrhea; 2+ episodes in 24-hours
- Injuries to the eye(s)
- Ingestion of something poisonous
- Heat stress or heatstroke
- Refusal to drink for 24 hours or more
- Unconsciousness
Conditions Requiring Urgent Veterinary Care
As mentioned above, urgent veterinary care is for the treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries and conditions.
Conditions in which urgent care is needed may include:
If your pet isn't acting like themselves, our team will do our best to help. We can treat a wide variety of illnesses, such as:
- Coughing
- Dehydrations
- Eye Discharge
- Not Eating or Drinking
- Sneezing
- Skin Allergies
- Problems Urinating, such as straining or the presence of blood
- Diarrhea
- Ear Infections
- Excessive Drinking
- Fever
- Poison/Toxin Ingestion
- Upper Respiratory Infections
- Vomiting
Our team is available to treat minor injuries and wounds, such as:
- Abscesses
- Anal Gland Issues
- Back Pain
- Difficulty Walking
- Minor wounds & Lacerations
- Limping or mild lameness
- Pain Management
- Toenail Injuries
If you've noticed a change in your pet's general behaviour, we will do our best to assess the situation and come to a diagnosis. We can help with problems like:
- Anxiety
- Motion Sickness
- Bad Breath
- Minor Bites
- Stings
- Hiding or Whining
- Lumps
- Parasites
Making the decision to say goodbye to a beloved pet is never easy, and it can be one of the most emotional moments a family faces.
At Rossmoyne Animal Hospital, we provide end-of-life care in a calm and respectful setting. Our team is here to support you throughout the process, answer any questions you may have, and help ensure your pet remains as comfortable as possible.
We offer a quiet, private space where you can be with your pet, spend time together, and share comfort during their final moments.