Our urgent care team can evaluate many non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, including:

• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Decreased appetite or unusual lethargy
• Coughing, sneezing, or other mild respiratory symptoms
• Ear infections
• Eye irritation or discharge
• Skin problems, itching, or hot spots
• Minor wounds
• Limping or mild injuries
• Urinary concerns
• Other same-day illnesses or changes in behavior

This list is not all-inclusive. Our team will review your pet’s condition and determine whether urgent care at PAAWS is appropriate.

Urgent care appointments are managed through an online waitlist:

1. Select an Urgent Care Waitlist appointment through our online scheduling system.
2. Complete the requested information to add your pet to the list.
3. Our team will review the waitlist and call you with an appointment time and any additional instructions.

Joining the waitlist does not mean you should come to the clinic immediately. Please wait until our team contacts you with an arrival time.

Appointments will be offered based on availability and the needs of the pets on the waitlist. We may recommend another care option if your pet requires services we cannot safely provide.

Minn-Kota PAAWS Urgent Care is intended for same-day concerns when your pet is stable but cannot be seen by their regular veterinarian. It is not a substitute for an emergency veterinary hospital.

Please seek emergency care immediately if your pet is experiencing:

• Difficulty breathing
• Collapse, loss of consciousness, or seizures
• Severe bleeding or major trauma
• Suspected poisoning
• Inability to urinate
• A swollen or painful abdomen
• Extreme weakness or distress
• Any condition that appears life-threatening

If you are unsure whether your pet’s condition is an emergency, please contact the Red River Animal Emergency Hospital for guidance.