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.
*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
