Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego
Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego is an emergency & critical care practice in Poway, CA. Procedures include Hospitalization, Surgical services, and Specialized diagnostics.
About
Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego is an emergency and critical care hospital that has been providing veterinary emergency care since 1985. They are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. The clinic offers urgent care services for conditions such as snake bites, pancreatitis, and gastrointestinal foreign bodies.
This clinic serves Poway, Scripps Ranch, Ramona, Rancho Penasquitos, Rancho Bernardo, and the surrounding areas. They provide after-hours emergency care when most primary care veterinarians are closed, and they communicate with a pet's primary care veterinarian to ensure integrated care.
Procedures
- Hospitalization
- Surgical services
- Specialized diagnostics
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of emergencies does Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego treat?
- Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego treats a wide range of pet emergencies. Some of the urgent care services provided include treatment for snake bites, pancreatitis, gastrointestinal foreign bodies, parvo virus, hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, splenic tumors, and injuries from coyote/dog attacks. They are equipped to handle situations requiring immediate medical attention or those that are life-threatening.
- What should I do if my pet has an emergency at Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego?
- If your pet has an emergency, it is best to call ahead if possible, though it is understood that this may not always be feasible. Upon arrival, a team member will show you to an examination room, and a veterinary technician will triage your pet. An emergency veterinarian will then conduct a full exam and establish a treatment plan.
- Does Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego offer diagnostics and surgical services?
- Yes, Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego offers state-of-the-art emergency care for pets, including specialized diagnostics and a complete range of surgical services. They are equipped to provide these services along with hospitalization for pets in need of immediate medical attention.
- Will Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego communicate with my regular veterinarian?
- Yes, Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego will keep your primary care veterinarian updated with your pet's medical history and files. This is done to ensure that your pet receives seamless and integrated care, meeting their medical requirements.
- What are some signs that indicate a pet emergency?
- Situations considered veterinary emergencies include injuries to the eye(s), obvious signs of extreme anxiety or pain, bleeding that hasn't stopped, choking or difficulty breathing, pain or inability to pass feces or urinate, bleeding from nose, mouth, or rectum, staggering, seizures, severe lameness, fractured bones, refusal to drink for 24 hours, suspected ingestion of poison, severe vomiting or diarrhea, heatstroke, or unconsciousness.