Book Appointment Call Now When your pet’s health takes a turn, you want answers fast and a team you can trust. We offer same-day sick and urgent visits during our regular business hours. Please call ahead so we can triage and guide you to the fastest, safest next step. Urgent & Emergency Care (During Business Hours)

What we can help with today

Not every “emergency” needs an emergency hospital, but every worried pet owner deserves clarity. During open hours, we can often see and treat urgent issues like:

  • Difficulty breathing, blue gums, open-mouth breathing in cats
  • Seizures, collapse, extreme weakness, unresponsiveness
  • Uncontrolled bleeding or major trauma (hit by car, severe wounds)
  • Distended or painful abdomen, repeated unproductive retching
  • Suspected toxin ingestion (especially medications, rodent bait, grapes/raisins, lilies)
  • Heatstroke concerns
  • Inability to urinate or crying out while trying to urinate
  • Significant pain you cannot manage at home

If you are unsure, call. We will help you decide whether we are the right place to start, or if a 24/7 emergency hospital is the safer option.

When to Seek Emergency Care—During or After Hours

Many urgent health concerns can be seen same-day at The Nations Animal Hospital during our business hours. If your pet is experiencing any of the issues below, don’t wait—call us immediately, and we’ll do our best to get them seen as soon as possible.

If it’s after hours and we’re closed, please head directly to a 24/7 emergency hospital to ensure your pet receives timely care.

  • Difficulty breathing, blue gums, open-mouth breathing in cats
  • Seizures, collapse, extreme weakness, unresponsiveness
  • Uncontrolled bleeding or major trauma (hit by car, severe wounds)
  • Distended or painful abdomen, repeated unproductive retching
  • Suspected toxin ingestion (especially medications, rodent bait, grapes/raisins, lilies)
  • Heatstroke concerns
  • Inability to urinate or crying out while trying to urinate
  • Significant pain you cannot manage at home

We are not a 24/7 hospital and do not provide overnight monitoring or hospitalization. If it is after hours or your pet needs immediate critical care, please go to a 24/7 emergency hospital.

What to expect when you call us

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Call ahead for triage

Tell us what you are seeing. We will ask focused questions and help you decide the right next step.

2

Same-day exam when appropriate

If your pet is stable and we have availability, we will aim to get you in the same day.

3

Diagnostics and a clear plan

If needed, we can recommend diagnostics to get answers faster, then walk you through treatment options.

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No surprises

We will review an estimate upon request before moving forward and discuss options that make sense for your goals and budget.

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If you need a higher level of care

If your pet needs overnight monitoring or advanced critical care, we will guide you to an emergency hospital and share records as needed.

After-hours emergency options

If you need urgent help when we are closed, contact a 24/7 emergency hospital. Call ahead when possible.

  • Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) – West Nashville (24/7)
  • BluePearl Pet Hospital – Nashville

Finding us

Our location is easy to park at once you are in the development. For the best route and parking guidance, visit our Contact page before you arrive.

Urgent Care FAQs

Please call ahead first. That lets us triage quickly and tell you the fastest way to get care.

No. We see urgent and emergency cases during business hours, but we do not provide overnight hospitalization or 24/7 critical care.

Often, yes, depending on the day’s schedule and your pet’s condition. Call us so we can triage and advise.

We will guide you to a 24/7 emergency hospital when needed and coordinate records so your pet gets seamless care.

Yes. We accept CareCredit and Scratchpay.