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Sick Visits & Injury Care: Here When Your Pet Needs Us Most
When your pet isn’t acting like itself, whether it’s a sudden illness, a limp, or something just seems off—it’s important to get answers quickly. Our veterinary team is here to help assess, diagnose, and treat your pet when they’re not feeling their best.

We know how stressful it can be when your pet is sick or hurt. Our goal is to provide compassionate care and clear communication, so you’re never left wondering what’s next.

When to Schedule a Sick Visit

It’s always okay to call if you’re unsure. In general, we recommend booking a visit if your pet shows any of the following:

  • Vomiting or diarrhea

  • Limping or pain

  • Coughing or sneezing

  • Loss of appetite

  • Sudden weight loss

  • Excessive itching or shaking head

  • Eye or ear discharge

  • Trouble urinating or going to the bathroom

  • Lethargy or hiding

  • Open wounds, swelling, or visible injury

Even subtle behavior changes can be signs that something’s wrong—especially in cats or senior pets.

What to Expect During a Sick Visit

  • Thorough physical exam to assess the issue

  • Discussion of symptoms and any changes you’ve noticed

  • Diagnostics as needed, such as bloodwork, urinalysis, x-rays, or ultrasound

  • Treatment recommendations tailored to your pet’s condition

  • Clear explanation of options, costs, and home care instructions

In many cases, we can start treatment on the same day. If your pet needs further testing or specialist care, we’ll help coordinate that too.

Injury & Wound Care

Accidents happen. From minor scrapes to more serious trauma, we offer:

  • Wound cleaning, sutures, or bandaging

  • Pain management and anti-inflammatories

  • Digital x-rays for possible fractures or internal injuries

  • Monitoring for infection or swelling during follow-up visits

If your pet is bleeding, unable to stand, or in distress, please call us right away so we can prepare for urgent care.


No one knows your pet like you do. If something doesn’t seem right, don’t wait, we’re here to help you get to the bottom of it and guide your pet back to feeling like themselves.

🐾 Looking to keep your pet healthy and happy? Visit us—we’re here to support every step of the way.

Copper Basin Veterinary Clinic FAQs

There is no question too big or too small for our veterinary team.

If you miss a scheduled anesthetic procedure without notice, a $150.00 deposit will be required to reschedule, which will be credited toward the rescheduled procedure. After a second no-show, a $150.00 no-show fee will be charged to your account, and the procedure will not be rescheduled.

If you miss your appointment without notice, a $58.00 non-refundable deposit will be required to schedule your next appointment, which will be credited toward that visit. After a second no-show, you will be charged a $58.00 non-refundable no-show fee, plus a $58.00 deposit credited toward your next appointment.

If an anesthetic procedure is not cancelled at least 24 hours in advance, a $75.00 deposit will be required to reschedule. This deposit is valid for one year and will be credited toward the rescheduled procedure.

A $25.00 non-refundable deposit will be required to reschedule. This deposit is valid for one year and will be credited toward your next appointment.

Please call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel. This allows us to offer the slot to another pet in need. If it's after hours, leave a message on the clinic's voicemail.

Due to increased demands for medical care and our desire to help as many pets as possible, we are implementing a No-Show and Late Cancellation Policy.