Watching your dog or cat get hit by a car is traumatizing for you as well as for the animal. The difference between you and your pet is that you have a chance of helping, while your pet is unable to help themselves. Therefore it’s crucial that you know what to do in an emergency. We’re here to help and we want to give you information that will help you quickly and safely get your pet to treatment here at Animal Emergency Care of Braselton.
If your pet gets hit by a car, it’s natural to sink into a state of shock or panic. Seeing your animal injured, especially if those injuries are gory, can make it difficult to function, but you must resist the temptation to check out. Your animal needs you to remain calm so they can remain calm in the face of injury and fear, and you need to act right away to ensure that the injuries don’t become even more life-threatening. If your pet has been hit by a car, act now.
If your pet has been hit by a car, follow the steps below.
Here at Animal Emergency Care of Braselton, we put pets first. Our veterinarians are trained to assess your pet quickly and provide lifesaving care, so that he or she has the best chance of survival. We are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and open 24 hours over the weekend. If we are not available at the time of the accident, our voice service will refer you to an emergency center that is. If your pet is experiencing any life-threatening or concerning condition, don’t hesitate to call us at (470) 203-2011
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