Emergency Vet Care in Dwight, IL

During Business Hours

We accept pet emergencies on a case-by-case basis, and by appointment only. Please call us at 815-584-2732 to confirm if we can get your pet a same-day appointment. If we cannot see your pet, we will refer you to an emergency pet hospital. Please see the "After Hours Emergency Care" section below.

What is Considered a Pet Emergency?

A pet emergency is any situation that requires immediate medical attention for your pet. This can include accidents, injuries, sudden illness, or any other life-threatening situation. Some common examples of pet emergencies include:

• Difficulty breathing
• Severe bleeding
• Ingestion of toxic substances
• Seizures
• Unconsciousness
• Difficulty urinating or defecating
• Injuries from a car accident or fall
• Difficulty giving birth
• Severe vomiting or diarrhea
• Inability to walk or stand

If you notice any of these symptoms or any other concerning behavior in your pet, it's important to seek emergency pet care immediately.

After-Hours Emergency Care

If your pet has an emergeny, please get in touch with one of the following 24-hour emergency hospitals:

VCA Aurora
2600 W. Galena Blvd.
Aurora, IL 60506
630-301-6100

Animal Emergency Clinic of McLean County/Bloomington
118 Greenwood Ave.
Bloomington, IL 61704
309-828-7722

Animal Care Center of Plainfield
13813 S Route 59
Plainfield, IL, 60544
815-436-8387

Animal Emergency of Mokena
19110 88th Ave.
Mokena, IL 60448
708-326-4800

University of Illinois/Champaign-Urbana
1008 W Hazelwood Dr.
Urbana, IL 61802
217-333-5300

Poison Control

If you have a concern regarding accidental ingestion of food, medication, plants or any other toxin, please call the ASPCA Poison Control Hotline at 888-426-4435 or visit: www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control.The ASPCA is your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency and are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

You may also contact the Pet Poison Hotline* at 855-886-7965.

* A consultation fee may apply.

Using CareCredit® for Emergency Pet Care

Emergency pet care can be expensive, and it's not always easy to come up with the funds on short notice. That's where CareCredit® comes in. At Dwight Veterinary Clinic, we accept CareCredit®, a healthcare credit card that can be used to cover the costs of emergency pet care. It offers special financing options and low monthly payments, making it easier to manage the cost of your pet's emergency care.