If you have a medical emergency or a patient in need of critical care, please contact the Red River Animal Emergency Hospital in Fargo, ND.
Trusted emergency and critical care veterinarians staff this level 2, critical care facility in our area to provide the highest level of care for our patients. The facility is open 24/7 with a team of professionals ready to assist. Cases are triaged and seen in order of urgency. Please do not use this service for non-urgent cases.
Staff at Red River Animal Emergency Hospital work hand in hand with your primary veterinarian for continuity of care when your pet is discharged and provide follow-up care as needed.
Current level of operation is continuously updated on their website, along with triage levels. Cases will be seen in order of urgency.
If you have an urgent matter after hours and are not sure if your pet needs to be seen, Petcetera has partnered with VetTriage to help assist you and your pet. VetTriage offers telehealth services with veterinarians available 24/7 to assess your pet on a live video chat for a small fee.
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- Go to vettriage.com/petcetera using your mobile device or computer with a camera.
- Follow the instructions on the VetTriage page to purchase and request your session with a vet.
- The vet will join in minutes and triage your pet.
If your pet has ingested something that you are concerned is toxic, contact the ASPCA Poison Control Hotline or the Pet Poison Hotline. Fees may apply.
ASPCA Poison Control: (888) 426-4435
Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661
If you have an emergent or urgent matter during regular business hours (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm) please call our office at:
(701) 775-0549
Contact a veterinarian immediately if your pet has:
- any injury that appears serious, involving continuous pain and lameness
- been hit by a vehicle
- lost consciousness
- tremors or seizures
- loss of balance or is staggering
- penetrating wounds, especially in the chest and/or abdomen
- uncontrolled bleeding
- difficulty breathing
- difficulty urinating or defecating
- not been able to deliver puppies or kittens especially after being in labor for more than an hour
- burns from heat or chemicals
- bloated abdomen
- swallowed an object, but can still breathe
- continuous and/or bloody vomit and/or diarrhea
