Urgent Veterinarian in Cranberry Township, PA
Urgent Care by Walk-in & Appointment:
Every Day, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Windrose Animal Hospital offers walk-in urgent care for non-surgical, non-critical concerns during designated urgent care hours — similar to a convenient care clinic for pets.
This service provides daily access to veterinary care at costs that are often 40–50% lower than many local urgent care options. Our pricing stays approachable while our medical standards stay consistent. Your pet always receives attentive, high-quality care.
Prefer to plan ahead? You can join our same-day waitlist or schedule online for a reserved urgent care time. A $150 non-refundable deposit secures your spot and is applied directly to your exam fee. This option helps reduce wait times and streamlines your visit.
Scheduled urgent care slots are limited each day, so early online booking is encouraged.
Urgent care services are currently available for dogs and cats. If your pet is an exotic species, please check online for updates on doctor availability and service options.
When to Visit Urgent Care
Knowing where to take your pet can feel overwhelming when something is wrong. Urgent care is the right choice for concerns that need timely attention but are not immediately life-threatening.
Urgent care is appropriate if your pet is experiencing:
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Blood in the urine or straining to urinate (dogs or female cats)
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Small wounds or minor lacerations
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A dry, non-productive cough with otherwise normal breathing
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Broken or torn toenails
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Squinting, eye discharge, or noticeable eye swelling
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Allergic reactions such as facial swelling or hives
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Limping or favoring a limb
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Witnessed ingestion of rat bait
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Mild trauma involving a single injury
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Persistent itching or scratching
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Ongoing weight loss
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Chronic medical conditions without a recent change in symptoms
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Hair loss or patchy thinning of the coat
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Redness affecting the eyes, skin, or ears
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A single seizure followed by full recovery
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Vomiting limited to one or two episodes
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Sudden diarrhea without vomiting
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Straining to defecate
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Witnessed ingestion of a foreign object with no current signs of illness
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Ongoing weight loss
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Chronic medical conditions without a recent change in symptoms
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Hair loss or patchy thinning of the coat
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Redness affecting the eyes, skin, or ears
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A single seizure followed by full recovery
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Vomiting limited to one or two episodes
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Sudden diarrhea without vomiting
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Straining to defecate
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Witnessed ingestion of a foreign object with no current signs of illness
If your pet is alert, stable, and not in severe distress, urgent care can provide fast, effective treatment without the higher cost of emergency services.
If symptoms worsen, breathing becomes labored, your pet collapses, or you feel unsure, emergency care is always the safest option. Our team is happy to help guide you by phone if you need assistance deciding.
When to Seek Emergency Care
Emergency care is the right choice when your pet’s condition may be life-threatening or rapidly worsening. You should go directly to an emergency hospital if your pet shows any of the following signs:
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Persistent or severe vomiting
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Refusal to eat for more than 24 hours
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Known foreign object ingestion with signs of illness
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Frequent or aggressive coughing
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Multiple seizures within a 24-hour period, even if not actively seizing
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Diarrhea combined with vomiting or loss of appetite
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Exposure to toxins or poisonous substances
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Difficulty breathing or labored respiration
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Sudden collapse
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Inability to stand, walk, or rise without assistance
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Straining to urinate or blood in the urine in a male cat
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Active seizures, cluster seizures, or status epilepticus
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Severe trauma such as being hit by a car, animal attacks, or multiple injuries
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Heavy or uncontrolled bleeding from any wound
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Suspected or confirmed snake bite
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Repeated, unproductive retching
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Complications during active labor
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Sudden collapse
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Inability to stand, walk, or rise without assistance
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Straining to urinate or blood in the urine in a male cat
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Active seizures, cluster seizures, or status epilepticus
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Severe trauma such as being hit by a car, animal attacks, or multiple injuries
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Heavy or uncontrolled bleeding from any wound
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Suspected or confirmed snake bite
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Repeated, unproductive retching
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Complications during active labor
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Sudden collapse
24/7 Emergency Hospitals Near Cranberry Township, PA
AVETS - Monroeville - **Preferred**
Open 24/7/365 with emergency veterinarians always on-site to take care of your pet. Some specialists are available during normal business hours. Payment is required when services are rendered.
Location: Monroeville, PA
Phone: (412) 373-4200
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Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital - Akron, OH - **Preferred**
Open 24/7/365 with emergency veterinarians always on-site to take care of your pet. Specialists are available during normal business hours. Payment is required when services are rendered.
Location: Akron, OH
Phone: (412) 373-4200
MedVet - McMurray
Open 24/7/365 with emergency veterinarians always on-site to take care of your pet. Some specialists are available during normal business hours. Payment is required when services are rendered.
Location: McMurray, PA
Phone: (724) 717-2237
BluePearl Speciality & Emergency Center formally PVSEC
Due to long wait times, BluePearl ER is not our first recommendation. They are open 24/7 with emergency veterinarians on site, and specialists are available during normal business hours. Payment is due at the time of service.
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Phone: (724) 717-2237
bluepearlvet.com/hospital/pittsburgh-north-pa
Reliable Urgent Care You Can Trust
If your pet starts limping, has digestive trouble, or shows a sudden change in behavior, timely care can make a real difference. Windrose Animal Hospital provides urgent care with convenient access and a team that approaches every visit with focus and compassion.
Walk in during urgent care hours, join the waitlist, or schedule online for the next available opening. These options help you get your pet seen quickly while keeping the process simple and efficient.