Emergency Care

Seek emergency care immediately if your pet shows any of these signs:

• Difficulty breathing or choking
• Severe bleeding that won't stop
• Collapse or inability to stand
• Seizures
• Ingestion of toxins or foreign objects
• Severe vomiting or bloody diarrhea
• Inability to urinate (especially male cats)
• Signs of extreme pain
• Trauma (hit by car, animal attack)
• Distended, hard abdomen
• Eye injuries
• Heatstroke (excessive panting, bright red gums, collapse)

1. Stay calm - your pet senses your stress
2. Call ahead at (309) 828-7722 so we can prepare
3. Transport safely - use a carrier or secure your pet
4. Drive carefully - getting there safely matters
5. Bring information - any toxins ingested, medications taken

• Monday - Thursday: 6:00 PM - 8:00 AM
• Friday: 6:00 PM through Monday 8:00 AM
• Holidays: 24 hours

During HPH business hours, call Highland Pet Hospital at (309) 828-7722 for urgent care needs.

Emergency care requires payment at time of service. We accept:

• Cash
• Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express
• CareCredit
• Affirm

We'll provide an estimate before treatment begins. Our goal is to provide the best care while being mindful of costs.