BluePearl Pet Hospital

Category: Emergency veterinarian service in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Address: 1114 S Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA

Phone: +12678001950

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–12AM

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: 12AM–7PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Melanie M

Sep 9, 2022

I have been bringing my boy Hazel here for the past 6 years and they never disappoint. I have been to almost all the other pet ERs in the area and nothing compares to Blue Pearl (formerly VSEC). They are the most competent and the most professional, best price, and super caring staff. I call them my boy's second family, because they care about him like he's family (and also because he's there a lot). They always take good care of him. They're really good at making both of us comfortable and they communicate everything clearly, too. I've never trusted anyone with him like I trust them. I live literally next door to a different pet ER, but I would still make the trek to Blue Pearl.

Aubrey Conover-Gannon

Aug 24, 2022

We brought our dog here after she got injured and she got the best care she ever has at a vet, hands down. They made us feel like she was in good hands from start to finish and kept us up to date while she was in surgery. Thank you guys for taking the best care of Penny!!

W Sand

Aug 23, 2022

The staff here is so, so sweet. We ended up having to leave our 13 year old Shihtzu here over night for monitoring and fluids and let’s just say I was of course a mess at the thought of her being in a strange place for the night while not feeling well. The staff assured me that she would be well taken care of and I could see in the way they treated us as her emotional parents and our sweet girl that was true. I felt less guilty leaving her knowing the staff was so friendly and caring. Thank you Blue Pearl South Philly for taking care of our baby 🐶

shana vitoff

Aug 22, 2022

I do not usually write bad reviews, but the experience that I recently had could potentially be harmful to another persons pet. I have bottle fed many kittens every summer for years. Whenever someone finds a kitten that needs help, I get a phone call. I am NOT a vet but I have taken care of many kittens in my day. Usually, when I take in a bottle feeder, it takes them a few days to have a bowl movement. (with assistance) I was not overly concerned, but we were on day 3, and no poo, so as a precaution, I brought them in. The Vet informed me that they were 3 weeks old. I told her that they were 2 weeks old . She told me again, that they were 3 weeks old, then I told her AGAIN that they were 2 weeks old , (as I witnessed their birth and have time stamped photos) , she shook her head and told me I was wrong, it was not getting through, as she was the authority. She told me that I did NOT need to bottle feed them or help them to go to the bathroom, that they were ready for soft food and could go to the bathroom on their own. None of which was true. The most definitely needed help going to the bathroom and needed to be bottle fed.(When I went home, I did try to give them some soft food mixed with their milk- maybe she had taught me something new, but that was NOT happening-as expected-they were 2 weeks old) She then handed me literature that said "Kittens under the age of one month will need help going to the bathroom " she clearly has not read that far in the booklet she gave me , or is not aware that a month has 4 weeks . If I did not have prior experience with young kittens , I may have listened to her and the kittens would have suffered. I will say that Pearl was kind enough to not charge me , I am thankful for that, they did not have to do that as I was ready to pay for their time. But was incredibly frustrated as I left. 1 week later I am still bottle feeding and assisting with potty time. Kittens are doing well. But I am hesitant to bring my pet in a real emergency after my recent experience.

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Questions & Answers

How are the fees there?

Sidney Roby | Sep 23, 2019
Speakeasy EDC | Sep 23, 2019

$125 for the visit, but depending on what you need there can be extra fees. But still very reasonable compared to an emergency room visit.

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I have 3 cats. They're all sneezing but the female is sneezing the most and she's not eating as much as usual. Should I take her and get a diagnosis for all 3 or Do all the cat's have to be seen?

Stephanie Massei | Sep 23, 2018
Deborah D. Bennett | Sep 23, 2018

I would take the one that's no eating as much to see what's going on, and let them know about the other two.

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My cat recently had 1 kitten at 12:20 am this morning, and I'm worried she mught have more that are stuck. Is there anything I can do? I've been calling emergency vet all over and none have helped.

MisfitMonaè | Sep 22, 2021
Ashley Valle | Sep 22, 2021

Just go to like it

Do you neuter dogs or give shots?

Pat Ferrick | Sep 22, 2020
Debra DiCicco | Sep 22, 2020

Yes ..and yes..great staff!

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Has anyone had experience with their pet needing teeth extractions? How was the cost?

Madelin Dav | Sep 22, 2020
Michael G | Sep 22, 2021

Hi! I just found out my cat need full teeth extraction due to severe stomatitis. I'm looking around to find prices for this procedure. Did you get the procedure done and how much? And where? Update: I went to Delaware Veterinarian Hospital. It took 2 procedures one left side and one right side. Cost about $1,300. There were 3 follow up visits too because his swelling didn't go down quite as quick (that's how severe). It made a huge improvement. He's out from hiding in the closet and playful!

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I have a 2month old red nose pitbull i took him to get his shots and dewormed a few days ago and since he does not wanna eat or drink anything. He just wants to curl up and not move

Aiisha Answar | Sep 23, 2017
Victoria | Sep 23, 2017

I would take him back or at least call and talk to a vet. That is not normal for a standard vet appointment; something else may be going on with your dog.

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Is there a charge for taking in your car that is not doing good , 80 years old , and breathing hard not eating

banessa sanchez | Dec 26, 2021
jeanine leclaire | Dec 26, 2021

Yes they charge but they might have a payment plan or emergency fund. Cheaper than Penn

How much is for an ultrasound for a Pomeranian ? Thanks

Maria Jose Porras Torres | Sep 22, 2021
Ianette Santiago | Sep 22, 2021

Hoping your furry family member is well. My advice if you can wait take them to a vet much cheaper and this place is a rip off with rude staff and zero results. Frankford Vet is awesome good luck

Do they allow payment arrangements?

Vogue W | Sep 22, 2021
Lisa Lambert | Sep 22, 2021

Yes, they offer financing

Does rhe vet hospital do payment arrangements. My cat wont eat se does drink te jusice from the food an eats very little, and she seems like she isnt walking as much

Donna RUSSELLA | Sep 22, 2021
Enmanuel Munoz | Sep 22, 2021

Yes they do provide you with payment options. Hope your cat feels better.

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My cat Lulu is over 12 years old, she been crying ang having trouble walking on her back legs,, she is eating..can i bring her in

Betty Adams | Sep 22, 2021
Kelly Fernández | Sep 22, 2021

VSEC is open 24hrs a day.

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My cat recently gave birth to her first litter last Wednesday, she had 5 and 1 didn’t make it then she suffocated one on accident and the other passed from being to weak. Now I’m dealing with another kitten that weak and not latching. What do I do?

Tayla Shaye | Sep 22, 2020
Nikki Whray | Sep 22, 2020

You can try to get kitten replacement milk from the pet store and bottle feed yourself. You will need to keep them warm and wipe their bottoms with a moist Q-tip after they eat, because they can't relieve themselves without stimulation. You can find thorough instructions online.

Is there parking at this emergency vet, or street only?

Nancy James | Sep 22, 2020
Tanya Blackwell | Sep 22, 2020

Street only. And there usually plenty parking available. There is always someone outside the emergency vet location.

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My cat started on thyroid medication. She is itching like crazy. Can't get appointment to see regular vet. I need help, what to do?

Denise Mckinney | Sep 22, 2020
Shawn Simpson | Sep 22, 2020

Think they're open 24 hours a day

So I have a 3 year old American Pittbull.My Question is how can I get him to stop shedding hair when I kno for a fact no other dog frm his litter sheds at all? Not sure if I went wrong somewhere with his shots but he has been getting sores n rashes

Marquis Jacobs | Sep 22, 2020
Tanya Blackwell | Sep 22, 2020

The rashes and sores are usually an allergy. A reg vet can prescribe effective medication quickly. No need for your pup to suffer. See a regular vet.

How much money would it be to get a shot for a stray cat because I always see a stray cat one the streets

Unicorn FanSquad | Sep 23, 2019
Rudy Pohl | Sep 23, 2019

You may want to call them and ask.

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My dog has had bad diarrhea for the past week with a little bit of blood, is he okay or should i bring him in?

Naseem Ramirez | Sep 23, 2019
Gina G | Sep 23, 2019

Please bring in your furbaby. They will help him and you won't need to worry.

Hi not sure what's wrong with my cat she hides in the corner alot don't eat much drinks water a lot won't really come to me and my husband she is like 11. Years old thank you

jean kelly | Sep 23, 2019
Jac Camara | Sep 23, 2019

Call your regular vet. Also: People that keep asking questions about their animals, CALL your vet or VSEC! They will tell you whether or not it is something that is an emergency. DO NOT ask health questions on Google!

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I have a half bernese mountain and half Sheppard, she will be 8 yrs old next week ,she'snot eating all her food and losing weight and sometimes her breathing is heavy ,she lays around a lot ,not like her help

Pauline Matijosaitis | Sep 23, 2019
Rudy Pohl | Sep 23, 2019

Great place to take your dog for care and services. Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly.

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Do they do house visits

Pauline Matijosaitis | Sep 23, 2019
Jac Camara | Sep 23, 2019

Not as far as I know, this is an emergency hospital, with triage and excellent facilities. If you are asking about putting your pet down, call Lap of Love and they will come to your house for that. They are fantastic people

My cat has been peeing outside of the litter lately. Hes also been sleeping alot and barely moving like he used to. Today he barely ate and barely used The litter, anyone know whats going on???

Andy Agalliu | Sep 23, 2019
Martin Deaton | Sep 23, 2019

Infection, get him chk'd out soon. My cat died, he was the same way..

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I have a puppy and is messing with blood how much it would cost a visit or medical attention

Keila Ramos | Sep 23, 2019
Jac Camara | Sep 23, 2019

Just go to the vet

My German Shepherd is a picky eater how can I find his appetite I’m. Starting to get worried.

Eternity Rising | Sep 23, 2019
K. Patrick Bowen | Sep 23, 2019

I'd, at the very least, give the vet a call. I'm fairly confident that they would give your call the attention it deserves and offer an honest and professional opinion as to what you should do.

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13 yo cat has an odor & is no longer leaving the basement. Only comes to 1st floor to eat @ back downstairs. Does not come to 2nd floor at all .

Lydia Shaw | Sep 23, 2019
Bernadette Shorts | Sep 23, 2019

You should take it for treatment hiding could be your cat is in some pain or discomfort

My puppy is limping what should I do

Carmen Mendez | Sep 23, 2019
Brian Keith Thomas | Sep 23, 2019

I'd suggest taking them to the vet to see what's going on.

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I have a palmaraniian pup and she’s limping on her back leg do I take her in to get seen by the vet or wait a couple of days

Carmen Mendez | Sep 23, 2019
George Phillips | Sep 23, 2019

I would check it and see if there's anything would metal or something in it and then didn't feel it she was swollen and and let the dog rest it might have just been a sprain or something in between pause

8 week old puppy got scratched in the eye by cat,how much to get it looked at??

BLANC BANGA | Sep 23, 2019
Neil “The burgermeister” Y | Sep 23, 2019

Xit shouldn't cost that much but it is an animal er so you never know

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I have a bull noise pitbull his only two months he was fine yesterday and today he don't want to eat or drink anything and idea what it could be

Julio Rosado | Sep 23, 2019
Jill | Sep 23, 2019

VESEC is excellent and prices are reasonable for their services.

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Someone found a kitten in a box outside an auto repair place in North Philly - they want to know if they bring it here will it be cared for and NOT euthanized? Thank you

terry aneilia Barishek | Sep 23, 2019
Lora Bartlett | Sep 23, 2019

VSEC is an animal hospital, but they may be able to suggest places to take the kitten. Give them a call

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Euthanize prices? For a cat whose ill?

Jennifer Vazquez | Sep 23, 2019
Lora Bartlett | Sep 23, 2019

There are vet services that will come to your home. Google one local to you

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Do they do shots there?

Florence Closky | Sep 23, 2019
Deidre Silvestri | Sep 23, 2019

They are for emergencies only believe me you do not want to go there 4 vaccinations you should best go to your vet because they will charge you 5 X's the normal amount it's ridiculous

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How much is the emergency room fee?

Melvina Morris | Sep 23, 2019
Sarah Carr | Sep 23, 2019

It’s $110 to see the vet, all other services are additional $$$.

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Does your facility work on reptiles?

Stephen Allegra | Sep 23, 2018
Amie Faillace | Sep 23, 2018

I agree with Bernadette McDermott

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My cat has a big slit down his tail. Should I take him to the Vet or Emergency room?

Celeste Sowell | Sep 23, 2018
Anh Vongbandith | Sep 23, 2018

Vet, first, it will dave you money. Emergency rooms ate for life threatening thongs because of high cost.

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I have a 9 month golden retriever puppy whose back knees pop out of the joints. Our regular vet has never dealt with puppies this young to do the surgery so want us to look into a special list. Should we bring our pup here?

Krystal Sznaider | Sep 23, 2018
flo pag | Sep 23, 2018

No one can tell you what you should do but i highly recommend this place if you so choose to treat your dog for any reason.

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How affordable is this place? I find vets range wildly in pricing.

Carolyn Samantha | Sep 23, 2018
Meghan Coppola | Sep 23, 2018

I don’t think their primary practice is routine care- it’s more for emergencies and special needs.

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Do you need all the $$ upfront or do they bill you?

Sarah Nicole Ludwick | Sep 23, 2018
P G | Sep 23, 2018

When one of mine was admitted with Pancretitis, I had to pay the new balance each morning to continue care. It’s a business and there’s a lot of deadbeats out there! I don’t work for free either!

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I have a shitzu he's always been abnormally small some say he's "imperial". He appears to be having a seizure, is this normal for tiny dogs?

Val Shaw | Sep 23, 2018
John James Mangini | Sep 23, 2018

It's never normal when dogs have seizures. Go get him checked out ASAP! That places is awesome! It could be something as minor as an allergic reaction to the diet/food you're feeding him.

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I have a french bulldog of 8 months and she is bleeding for her a...s .. I dont know what i can do. She dont have any diarrea or vomiting. just bleeding.

A Google User | Sep 23, 2018
Helena McGowan | Sep 23, 2018

Is she spayed? If not at that age she could be in heat.

I have a 8 month old pup and he has a little bit of hair loss around the muzzle do any one know what this may be

Juanita Haigler | Sep 23, 2018
Walter Kitchin | Sep 23, 2018

Watch and see if he's scratching

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