Left Hand Animal Hospital at 304 Franklin St is here to guide you in the event of an emergency Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 6 PM. If you believe your pet needs emergency care, call us at 303-652-8387 and our team will help you navigate the situation.

If it is outside of our regular business hours, you can use the VetTriage service.

Virtual Vet Triage

• Available 24/7
• A paid service where the Vet Triage veterinarian will help you determine if your pet’s needs are, in fact, a true emergency and/or provide guidance for at-home care if appropriate.

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*VetTriage fee is not reimbursable by Left Hand Animal Hospital

If you need care after hours CLICK HERE for a list of emergency veterinary hospitals nearby. Please, call the facility to discuss emergency care and possible wait times.

Potential Emergencies Include:

• Ingestion of foreign objects (toy, string, bone, etc.)
• Ingestion of poison (bring container or name of chemical ingested)
• Vomiting and/or diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Lethargy
• Difficulty breathing (gasping, noisy respiration, blue tongue, etc.)
• Difficulty urinating or defecating
• Difficulty standing
• Inability to deliver puppies or kittens
• Hit by car
• Seizure
• Animal Bite

If your animal has an emergency:

• Do not try home remedies
• Be careful – animals in pain can bite or scratch
• Get help as quickly as possible