Troutdale Emergency Vet at Paws and Claws Pet Medical Center

At Paws and Claws veterinary hospital in Troutdale, OR, our emergency veterinarian is available any time our clinic is open. For after hours emergencies, we work closely with a 24-hour emergency vet clinic that accommodates pets from Troutdale and Gresham. We provide emergency and critical care for dogs, cats, avians and exotics.

At Paws and Claws we are committed to the health and welfare of all the pets that live in Troutdale, Gresham and the East Portland area. At our veterinary hospital we promote pet wellness care and animal education and we believe that the best vet care starts with preventing accidents and illness from occurring whenever possible. We have a wide range of educational resources available at the clinic and on our website that will help keep your pet fit and healthy.

Emergencies can include car accidents, poisoning, chocolate ingestion, lacerations and sudden illness. Signs indicating you have a pet emergency include: an open wound and bleeding, lethargic behavior, refusal of water or food, abnormal feces, vomiting and any other uncharacteristic behaviors. Becoming observant of your pet’s regular behavior will help you to discern behavioral changes more quickly and in a critical care situation, every second counts.

The best emergency pet situations are the ones that never occur

Pet proof your home and yard to keep your pet safe and healthy. All poisons, pesticides and medications should be safely locked away and out of your pet’s reach. Make sure your gates and fences are in good repair and close easily. It’s also a good idea to train all guests and visitors about your pet’s needs and habits. If you have an exotic animal that requires a special habitat make sure that you always keep backup light bulbs and other essential items.

Our Veterinarians Offer Emergency Care for Troutdale and Gresham Pets

If your pet requires emergency care do not hesitate to call our veterinarians or come into the animal clinic immediately. It is best to call before coming in so that we can advise you over the phone and prepare for your arrival at the hospital.


We have excellent emergency vet services at our Troutdale veterinary hospital. These services include general surgery and orthopedic surgery. We also have digital radiological equipment. Our knowledgeable staff is trained in animal life support and they can immediately start emergency vet care that focuses on airway, breathing and circulation/cardiac compressions the minute you and your pet arrive at the veterinary hospital. We use the most advanced surgical and sterilization techniques and we administer Sevoflurane gas for anesthesia. Servoflurane gas is the safest and most reliable veterinary anesthetic currently available.

During surgery our Troutdale emergency vet will monitor your pet’s ECG, blood pressure and oxygen levels. Our veterinarians will also perform full blood testing and administer medications for pain before, during and after any emergency procedure. After surgery we offer supervised postoperative care and we will give you detailed instructions when it is time to take your pet home. Pet emergencies are always unwelcome events. However, should an emergency happen, you can feel confident knowing that Paws and Claws is here to help. Call us immediately at 503- 661-1833 if you have an emergency.