Same-Day Urgent Care
Available During Regular Business Hours
If your pet needs prompt attention—like sudden limping, vomiting, unusual behavior, or minor injuries—contact us as soon as possible. We offer same-day urgent care visits for both current clients and new patients, based on appointment availability.
- Open to both existing and new clients
- Same-day visits offered when space allows
- Please call ahead so our team can prepare for your pet’s arrival
Urgent vs. Emergency: What’s the Difference?
Common Urgent Conditions |
Common Emergency Conditions |
|---|---|
| These issues may not be life-threatening but should be addressed the same day to prevent complications. | These are life-threatening or rapidly deteriorating situations that require immediate veterinary attention—day or night. |
| Vomiting or diarrhea (especially if persistent or with blood) | Difficulty breathing or gasping for air |
| Limping or favoring a limb | Seizures or loss of consciousness |
| Loss of appetite for more than 24 hours | Collapse or inability to stand |
| Sudden changes in behavior or energy level | Bleeding that doesn’t stop within a few minutes |
| Coughing or sneezing that worsens | Suspected poisoning (e.g., chocolate, xylitol, medications, plants) |
| Mild allergic reactions (e.g., localized swelling, itching) | Hit by a car or other major trauma |
| Ear infections (head shaking, odor, discharge) | Heatstroke with lethargy or collapse |
| Eye discharge or redness | Bloated or distended abdomen (especially in deep-chested dogs) |
| Minor wounds or abrasions | Inability to urinate (especially in male cats) |
| Urinary accidents or straining to urinate (especially in female dogs) | Severe vomiting or diarrhea with dehydration |
| Scooting or licking the anal area | Sudden paralysis or dragging limbs |
| Broken toenail with bleeding | Severe pain (crying out, guarding belly, refusing to move) |
| Heatstroke symptoms (mild) | Labor complications (e.g., straining with no progress for over 30 minutes) |
| Penetrating wounds or animal bites |
Urgent vs. Emergency: What’s the Difference?
Common Urgent Conditions
These issues may not be life-threatening but should be addressed the same day to prevent complications.
Vomiting or diarrhea (especially if persistent or with blood)
Limping or favoring a limb
Loss of appetite for more than 24 hours
Sudden changes in behavior or energy level
Coughing or sneezing that worsens
Mild allergic reactions (e.g., localized swelling, itching)
Ear infections (head shaking, odor, discharge)
Eye discharge or redness
Minor wounds or abrasions
Urinary accidents or straining to urinate (especially in female dogs)
Scooting or licking the anal area
Broken toenail with bleeding
Heatstroke symptoms (mild)
Common Emergency Conditions
These are life-threatening or rapidly deteriorating situations that require immediate veterinary attention—day or night.
Difficulty breathing or gasping for air
Seizures or loss of consciousness
Collapse or inability to stand
Bleeding that doesn’t stop within a few minutes
Suspected poisoning (e.g., chocolate, xylitol, medications, plants)
Hit by a car or other major trauma
Heatstroke with lethargy or collapse
Bloated or distended abdomen (especially in deep-chested dogs)
Inability to urinate (especially in male cats)
Severe vomiting or diarrhea with dehydration
Sudden paralysis or dragging limbs
Severe pain (crying out, guarding belly, refusing to move)
Labor complications (e.g., straining with no progress for over 30 minutes)
Penetrating wounds or animal bites
Have questions or need urgent guidance?
Give us a call at (770) 230-6020. From small concerns to serious emergencies, we’re here to help you determine the right care for your pet.
After-Hours Emergency Care
Support You Can Count On — Even After We Close
If your pet experiences a medical emergency outside of our regular business hours, we’ve partnered with Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Alpharetta to ensure you still have access to expert care when it matters most.
When you call our main number after hours, you’ll have the option to be connected directly with a VEG doctor for real-time guidance.
VEG Alpharetta
2725 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Phone: 404-445-8222
Open 24/7 for emergencies
Ruby Veterinary Urgent Care
10710 State Bridge Rd, Ste 120
Johns Creek, GA 30022
Phone: (470) 742-4620
Email: hello@rubyvet.com
Website: www.rubyvet.com
Hours: Mon-Fri 2-10 pm and Sat-Sun 10-6 pm
Whether it’s late at night or over the weekend, you’re never alone in making care decisions for your pet.
