Animal Emergency Care

Pet emergencies can be stressful, even frightening events. We know how important it is to act quickly and provide immediate care to pets in need. That’s why we make it our priority to provide animal emergency care at any time during our regular office hours. Whether you’re from Cedar Lake or one of its neighboring communities, your pet’s welfare will always come first at Hanover Veterinary Hospital.

Calling ahead will help our team prepare for your arrival, but this is not a necessity. We will be here for you.

How Can I Tell If My Pet is Having an Emergency?

Emergencies take many forms and can occur at any time. Below are some of the most common signs of a pet emergency:

Pet is disoriented, unable to walk straight
Collapse
Vomiting/diarrhea longer than 24 hours
Blood in stool
Bleeding from nose/mouth
Unable to urinate or defecate
Difficulty breathing

Pale gums
Rapid or irregular heartbeat
Possible broken bones
Bite wounds
Traumatic injury
Seizures

Did your pet ingest something poisonous? The Animal Poison Control Center has knowledgeable staff members available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to offer assistance. See their website for more information.

In Case of an After-Hours Emergency

If your pet has a medical emergency outside of our office hours, we recommend contacting the North Central Veterinary Emergency Center. They are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and have two locations to choose from.

North Central Veterinary Emergency Center – Westville
Westville, IN 46391
(P) (219) 785-7300
(F) (219) 785-7314

Animal Urgent Care
1494 ½ N. Main Street
Crown Point, IN
(P) 219-310-8315

I think Leia has enjoyed boarding here. Everyone is helpful and kind with her! I will continue to bring her when I need to.

Everyone is always so kind and caring and always explain everything well. When boarding our dog we never worry because he is happy when we pick him up so I know they treat him well.

We came in as a walk in. Scooby had an ear infection and his eye had swelled up. Hanover treated him as if he was a long time patient. His eye was back to normal the next day. We are still treating the ear infection. But he's back to his old self. Thank you for such great care.

All the Drs. and techs at Hanover are wonderful and always treat the animals with care and compassion........ as well as treating their human customers with understanding and always have time to listen and help with any concern!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We feel blessed that our African Grey (Miracle) was taken care of so very well. We will definitely be back! Thank you once again.

Everyone was smiling and treated us so kindly. No long wait. Dr. B was awesome. He didn’t rush and made sure to cover all aspects of Stella’s care. All personnel treated Stella so sweetly.