When Every Moment Matters
Located right next to Dairy Queen on Highway 110, Azalea Animal Hospital provides urgent and emergency veterinary care during our normal business hours. Whether your pet faces a sudden crisis or something just isn’t right, our Whitehouse native, Dr. Sydney Jay, and her experienced team are ready to help when you need us most.
Please call us at 903-839-7235 in advance of your visit when possible. This helps our staff fully prepare for your pet’s arrival and tend to their needs faster, ensuring you and your pet receive the best care possible.
Partners in Healing
Our approach to urgent care balances speed with compassion. We rapidly assess your pet’s condition, manage their pain, and stabilize any life-threatening issues while keeping you informed at every step. Whether handling traumatic injuries, sudden illnesses, toxic exposures, or those concerning “something’s not right” moments, we have the advanced diagnostics and treatment capabilities to help your pet heal.
Remember, animals instinctively hide pain and illness. Trust your instincts—if you notice anything unusual, don’t wait. According to the American Kennel Club, early intervention dramatically improves outcomes. We’re here to be your partner through both the scary emergencies and the worrying uncertainties.
After-Hours Emergency Partnership
When emergencies strike outside our regular hours, our partnership extends to Tyler Animal Emergency Hospital at (903) 534-0459. This ensures your pet has access to quality emergency care 24/7.
Safe Transport Tips: Injured pets may react defensively. Approach slowly and calmly. For immobilized dogs, create a stretcher with a blanket supporting the neck. For cats, gently cover their head with a towel before lifting them into a carrier.
Poison Emergency? During our hours: (903) 839-7235. After hours: ASPCA Poison Control at 888-426-4435 (24/7 availability).
Signs of a Pet Emergency
- Any trauma (even if your pet seems okay)
- Breathing difficulties or unconsciousnes
- Seizures or sudden collapse
- Bleeding from the mouth, nose, or eyes
- Repeated vomiting or retching without producing vomit
- Hard, swollen abdomen
- Inability to urinate
- Extreme pain (whining, shaking, hiding)
- Inability to stand or dragging limbs
- Pale gums or sudden disorientation
- Known toxin ingestion (chocolate, xylitol, grapes, rat poison)
- Difficulty delivering puppies