Emergency

When it comes to your pets, every moment matters, and we’re here for you in those urgent times. For serious health problems, injuries, and illness, find urgent and emergency care at Conyers Animal Hospital during regular hours or at East Metro Animal Emergency Clinic for nights and weekends. 

While we understand you may not always be able to call in advance, if you can, it will help our staff be prepared for your pet’s arrival. Please call us at (770) 483-1551 and we will fit you in at one of our local hospitals. If after hours, please follow prompts to be connected to emergency care at East Metro Animal Emergency Clinic. 

Nights & Weekends

For sudden or unexpected issues on nights and weekends, you can find compassionate and timely care at East Metro Animal Emergency Clinic. East Metro is in our network of hospitals that share resources to provide your pet with access to the best patient care. Their veterinarians will be able to access your pet’s records if you are a current client at Conyers Animal Hospital.  

East Metro Animal Emergency Clinic 
6225 US-278 NW 
Covington, GA 30014 
(678) 212-0300 
eastmetroemergency.com 

Overnight Monday thru Friday: 6:00 pm - 7:30 am 
Saturday & Sunday: Open 24 hours 

Emergency Services 

Disclaimer: without seeing your pet, we cannot diagnose if they need urgent care. If you are uncertain, please call us, your veterinarian, or a local emergency or urgent care veterinarian. 

If your pet is experiencing any of the following symptoms, please seek attention immediately:   

Trouble Breathing: 

• Fast breathing without panting 
• Loud or exaggerated breathing 
• Abdominal heaving with every breath 
• Neck extended to breathe 
• Cats only: open-mouthed breathing 
• Weakness or Mobility Issues 

Collapsing 

• Sudden profound weakness or inability to walk 
• Staggering, limping, unsteady on feet 
• Shaking, seizures or tremors 
• Disoriented 

Vomiting, Diarrhea, or Inability to Urinate 

• Straining to defecate or urinate (especially in male cats) 
• Diarrhea – pure liquid, blood or black accompanied by loss of appetite, decreased energy or vomiting 
• Vomiting accompanied by loss of appetite, decreased energy, or diarrhea 
• No urination in 24+ hours 

Trauma 

• Hit by a car 
• Falling from high surface 
• Bite Wounds 
• Ongoing bleeding 
• Severe Allergic Reaction or Symptoms 
• Facial swelling or hives 
• White or blue gums with weakness 
• Sudden bruises 
• Excruciating pain 
• Eyes are bulging, squinting or sudden loss of sight 

Toxins/Poisonous Foods 
Below is a short list of commonly digested toxins and poisonous foods. If your pet digests, seek immediate attention. For a detailed list, please visit aspca.org. 

• Dogs
  • Xylitol
  • Grapes/raisins 
  • Chocolate (dose/size dependent) 
  • Onions 
  • Antifreeze 
  • Rat Poison 
• Cats 
  • Lilies 
  • Chocolate (dose/size dependent) 
  • Antifreeze 
  • Rat Poison 

Need emergency care? Call us at (770) 483-1551. 

*Please note that urgent or emergency care services may be subject to additional fees.