Appointments As Early As 8 AM, Monday-Friday!
Urgent Care for Dogs and Cats in Gastonia, NC
Pets can't tell us when something feels off, and by the time symptoms show up, they may already need prompt attention. TotalBond Veterinary Hospital at Forestbrook offers urgent care during our regular business hours so your dog or cat can be examined by our veterinary team without a long wait for an opening.
Whether it's an unexpected injury, sudden illness, or a symptom you can't quite explain, our doctors and support staff are ready to take a look. We handle everything from routine urgent concerns to more complex cases, working quickly to figure out what's going on and how to treat it.
Walk-ins are always welcome, and we do our best to work same-day visits into the schedule whenever a pet needs to be seen urgently. Families throughout Gastonia, NC and the surrounding communities rely on us when their pet needs care right away. A quick call ahead to 704-867-8318 helps our staff get ready for your arrival.
When Should You Seek Urgent Care?
It's not always obvious when a symptom warrants a same-day visit versus a routine appointment. As a general rule, if your pet's behavior, energy, appetite, or comfort level has changed suddenly, it's worth having them checked out.
Pet parents often reach out to TotalBond Veterinary Hospital at Forestbrook for concerns such as:
- Vomiting or loose stool
- Trouble urinating or blood in the urine
- Vocalizing or showing signs of pain
- Possible exposure to something toxic
- Sudden lameness or reluctance to move
- Infections of the ears or skin
- Reactions that look allergic in nature
- Not eating or drinking as usual
- Overheating in warm weather
- A lump or growth that appeared out of nowhere
- Squinting, redness, or discharge from the eyes
- Cuts, punctures, or other wounds
Not sure if it's urgent? Reach our team at 704-867-8318 and we'll help you figure out the right next step.
Conditions We Treat
Our veterinary team at TotalBond Veterinary Hospital at Forestbrook is set up to handle a broad range of urgent health concerns, and we can quickly triage most cases that come through our doors. Below are some of the conditions we treat regularly:
- Cuts, wounds, and lacerations
- Digestive upset and gastrointestinal illness
- Swallowed objects requiring evaluation
- Orthopedic injuries and limping
- Coughing or breathing difficulty
- Eye injuries or sudden vision-related concerns
- Ear and skin infections
- Bladder or urinary trouble
- Allergic reactions
- Sudden-onset illness or trauma
Our aim is to get to the bottom of what's bothering your pet and start treatment as soon as possible.
Emergency Care and Referrals
A lot of urgent situations can be fully managed right at TotalBond Veterinary Hospital at Forestbrook. There are times, though, when a pet's condition calls for a level of monitoring and equipment that goes beyond what a general practice can offer — things like major trauma, breathing failure requiring oxygen support, or a need for overnight critical care.
In those cases, our team will stabilize your pet as much as possible and connect you with a facility equipped to provide that next level of care.
If you're ever uncertain whether your pet's situation is urgent care or true emergency territory, give us a call first — we're happy to help you sort out where to go.
Walk-Ins and Same-Day Appointments
We understand that illness and injury rarely happen on a convenient schedule. That's why TotalBond Veterinary Hospital at Forestbrook sets aside room for walk-ins and works to fit same-day urgent visits into our schedule whenever possible.
You don't need an appointment to be seen, though calling ahead at 704-867-8318 gives our team a head start on preparing for your pet and can help shorten your time in the waiting room.
What to Expect During Your Visit
A typical urgent care visit at TotalBond Veterinary Hospital at Forestbrook looks something like this:
- You and your pet check in and are brought back to an exam room.
- A member of our support staff asks about symptoms and takes a first look at your pet.
- One of our veterinarians completes a full exam and talks through what they're finding.
- We go over recommended tests and treatment options together.
- You leave with a treatment plan and clear instructions for care at home or any follow-up needed.
Throughout the visit, we keep communication open so you always know what's happening and why.
After-Hours Emergency Care
For emergencies outside of regular business hours, the hospital refers pets to a 24-hour emergency specialist:
Carolina Veterinary Specialists – open 24 hours
2225 Township Road
Charlotte, NC 28273
Phone: 704-504-9608
12117 Statesville Rd,
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 464-2523
For urgent-care outpatient needs outside of regular business hours, we refer to
UrgentVet – closes 8pm, no hospitalization
2425 E Franklin Blvd,
Gastonia, NC 28054 ·
(980) 448-7800tel:9804487800
Carolina Veterinary Specialist in Huntersville
12117 Statesville Rd
Huntersville NC 28078
704-949-1100
CARE | Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency
3726 Latrobe Dr
Charlotte, NC 28211
704-457-2300
UrgentVet in Huntersville
504 Gilead Rd Suite F3,
Huntersville, NC 28078
980-306-6800
UrgentVet in Gastonia (Outpatient Urgent Care Only)
2425 E Franklin Blvd #175,
Gastonia, NC 28054
980-448-7800
For non-life-threatening illnesses and minor injuries only.
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