Emergency Care for Cats & Dog in Covington, GA

When it comes to your pets, every moment matters, and we’re here for you in those urgent times. Our team at East Metro Animal Emergency Clinic offers quality urgent and emergency care for serious health problems, injuries, and illness nights and weekends when your veterinarian is closed.  

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Address
East Metro Animal Emergency Clinic 
6225 US-278 NW 
Covington, GA 30014 
(678) 212-0300 
eastmetroemergency.com 

Hours
Overnight Monday thru Friday: 6:00 pm - 7:30 am 
Saturday & Sunday: Open 24 hours 
 

Signs Your Pet May Require Emergency Care 

Disclaimer: without seeing your pet, we cannot diagnose if they need urgent care. If you are uncertain, please call us, your veterinarian, or a local emergency or urgent care veterinarian. 

East Metro Animal Emergency Clinic is open nights and weekends for urgent and emergency pet care. If your pet is experiencing any of the following symptoms, please seek attention immediately: 

Trouble Breathing: 

• Fast breathing without panting 
• Loud or exaggerated breathing 
• Abdominal heaving with every breath 
• Neck extended to breathe 
• Cats only: open-mouthed breathing 
• Weakness or Mobility Issues 

Collapsing 

• Sudden profound weakness or inability to walk 
• Staggering, limping, unsteady on feet 
• Shaking, seizures or tremors 
• Disoriented 

Vomiting, Diarrhea, or Inability to Urinate 

• Straining to defecate or urinate (especially in male cats) 
• Diarrhea – pure liquid, blood or black accompanied by loss of appetite, decreased energy or vomiting 
• Vomiting accompanied by loss of appetite, decreased energy, or diarrhea 
• No urination in 24+ hours 

Trauma 

• Hit by a car 
• Falling from high surface 
• Bite Wounds 
• Ongoing bleeding 
• Severe Allergic Reaction or Symptoms 
• Facial swelling or hives 
• White or blue gums with weakness 
• Sudden bruises 
• Excruciating pain 
• Eyes are bulging, squinting or sudden loss of sight 

Toxins/Poisonous Foods 
Below is a short list of commonly digested toxins and poisonous foods. If your pet ingests, seek immediate attention. For a detailed list, please visit aspca.org. 

• Dogs
  • Xylitol
  • Grapes/raisins 
  • Chocolate (dose/size dependent) 
  • Onions 
  • Antifreeze 
  • Rat Poison 
• Cats 
  • Lilies 
  • Chocolate (dose/size dependent) 
  • Antifreeze 
  • Rat Poison 

Need emergency care outside of your veterinarian’s office hours? Call us at (678) 212-0300.