This is an EMERGENCY — go to the nearest 24-hour vet hospital RIGHT NOW.
RexVet does NOT handle emergencies. We can help with follow-up AFTER your pet is stabilized.
Trauma (Hit by Car, Fall, Fight) — Richmond, VA
Acute trauma — your pet has been hit by a car, fell from a height, attacked by another animal, or otherwise injured in a way that may have caused fractures, internal bleeding, or shock. Even pets that seem fine after trauma can have fatal internal injuries that aren't visible.
Do this RIGHT NOW
- Get to an emergency vet IMMEDIATELY — internal injuries can be invisible
- Move your pet carefully if needed (slide onto a board or blanket — don't twist)
- Keep them warm and quiet during transport
- Apply gentle direct pressure to any bleeding wound
- Note the time of injury and any details about what happened
Phone numbers — call from the car
- Call ahead: Phone the ER while you drive so they're ready when you arrive
Do NOT do this
- × Do NOT skip the ER even if your pet seems fine — internal bleeding can develop over hours
- × Do NOT give human pain medication (most are toxic to dogs and cats)
- × Do NOT try to set a fracture at home
- × Do NOT muzzle a pet in respiratory distress
Most common causes
- Hit by car
- Fall from height (especially cats — High Rise Syndrome)
- Attack by another animal (dog, coyote, wildlife)
- Door slam or accidental impact
- Gunshot or pellet gun injury
After your Richmond pet is stable, RexVet can help
After hospital discharge, RexVet handles post-trauma follow-up — pain medication refills (gabapentin, NSAIDs, opioids per ER prescription), wound monitoring guidance, suture-removal coaching, and behavior support during recovery. Acute trauma itself always needs in-person ER care.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this an emergency I should go to the ER for?
YES — trauma (hit by car, fall, fight) is a true veterinary emergency that needs in-person ER care immediately. RexVet does NOT handle emergencies. Get to the nearest 24-hour animal hospital in Richmond right now. Call ahead if possible.
Where do I find a 24-hour emergency vet in Richmond?
Search "emergency animal hospital Richmond" or "24 hour vet Richmond" on Google Maps right now. Most metro areas have 2-4 24/7 ER hospitals. If you have a regular vet, call their after-hours line — many practices route to a partner ER. Do NOT delay to research the "best" ER — the nearest 24-hour facility is what matters in the first 30 minutes.
Can RexVet help with trauma (hit by car, fall, fight) by video?
No — not during the active emergency. RexVet does not provide emergency care. After your pet is stabilized at the ER and discharged, RexVet can help with: After hospital discharge, RexVet handles post-trauma follow-up — pain medication refills (gabapentin, NSAIDs, opioids per ER prescription), wound monitoring guidance, suture-removal coaching, and behavior support during recovery. Acute trauma itself always needs in-person ER care.
What are the most common causes of trauma (hit by car, fall, fight) in pets?
Hit by car; Fall from height (especially cats — High Rise Syndrome); Attack by another animal (dog, coyote, wildlife); Door slam or accidental impact; Gunshot or pellet gun injury.
What should I NOT do for trauma (hit by car, fall, fight)?
Do NOT skip the ER even if your pet seems fine — internal bleeding can develop over hours; Do NOT give human pain medication (most are toxic to dogs and cats); Do NOT try to set a fracture at home; Do NOT muzzle a pet in respiratory distress.
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This page is an emergency reference. RexVet does NOT provide emergency veterinary services. Always call a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital for life-threatening situations. Medical review by Dr. Tiffany Delacruz, DVM.