Having A Pet Emergency? We’re Just a Call Away
If your pet is having an emergency, give us a call so we can prepare for your arrival. Every second counts.
Stabilizing Pets in Respiratory Distress
When a pet is struggling to breathe, rapid intervention is essential. At Lubbock Small Animal Emergency Clinic, we provide oxygen cage therapy and continuous cardiopulmonary monitoring to stabilize and support pets experiencing respiratory distress. These tools allow us to deliver life-saving oxygen therapy in a controlled environment while closely tracking your pet’s heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood oxygen levels.
How Oxygen Therapy Helps
Oxygen therapy is often used in emergency medicine to treat conditions like congestive heart failure, pulmonary edema, trauma, and respiratory infections. At our clinic, we use specialized oxygen cages that allow pets to rest in a quiet, enclosed space while receiving a steady flow of enriched oxygen. This helps reduce stress, improves breathing, and increases oxygen delivery to the tissues—buying critical time while we address the underlying condition.
Advanced Monitoring for Critical Cases
Alongside oxygen therapy, our team uses advanced monitoring equipment to track your pet’s cardiopulmonary function in real time. This includes monitoring blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), heart rate, and respiratory patterns. With this data, we can make fast, informed decisions about treatment—adjusting oxygen levels or initiating additional therapies if your pet’s condition changes.
Supporting a Return to Stability
Our goal is to stabilize your pet and begin treatment as quickly as possible. Once their breathing improves and the underlying cause is diagnosed, we’ll coordinate with your primary veterinarian for any follow-up care needed. At Lubbock Small Animal Emergency Clinic, we’re here to provide the specialized respiratory support your pet needs—right when it matters most.
