Urgent Care in Waltham

In addition to our Emergency and Critical Care service, the MSPCA-Angell West location in Waltham is pleased to offer an Urgent Care service for dogs and cats.

Our experienced team can assist clients in determining whether their pet’s condition necessitates urgent or emergent care.

Urgent care appointments for dogs and cats are available primarily Monday through Wednesday, with limited availability on Thursday and Friday. Appointments are scheduled for the same day and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that appointment availability cannot be guaranteed.

To inquire about booking a same-day urgent care appointment for a dog or cat, please contact us at 781-902-8400. Urgent care for exotic animals can be scheduled by calling 617-989-1561.

Urgent Care Services

• Treatment of non-life-threatening, urgent injuries or illnesses
• Bloodwork – some results available during visit
• Point of Care Ultrasound
• X-rays
• In-house transfer to Emergency service if needed
• Bordetella/ Kennel cough vaccination
  (If time sensitive before boarding and primary care veterinarian is unavailable)
• End-of-life care / euthanasia

Urgent Care treats a wide variety of injuries and illness such as:

• Abscesses
• Allergies (nasal/eye discharge, sneezing)
• Anal gland issues – scooting, licking
• Back pain without trouble walking (arching back, flinching, reluctant to use stairs, etc.)
• Constipation
• Coughing/sneezing
• Decreased appetite (with normal energy level)
• Diarrhea (2-3 days or less. Bring stool sample)
• Ear infections/ear mites
• Eye squinting, eye discharge
• Fleas
• Lethargy (with no other health concerns/eating drinking ok)
• Limping
• Lump/bump evaluation
• Minor wounds: bite, puncture, lacerations
  (Go to Emergency service for severe wounds or if over ribcage or soft part of abdomen)
• Pacing, panting, crying, won’t settle
  (with no other health concerns; eating/drinking ok)
• Parasites/worms
• Rashes and skin infections
• Signs of pain
• Skin allergies/infection/scratching/lesions
• Swelling of face or limbs
• Tick removal/tick disease
• Torn toenails or ingrown nails
• Urinary tract infections
• Vomiting (with normal energy level, 1-2 days or less)