Veterinary Specialty Hospital - North County
Emergency/Critical Care
Accidents rarely happen from 9:00-5:00, that’s why we’re open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Our emergency and critical care veterinarians are highly specialized in the treatment of patients who have sustained trauma, are critically ill, and require intensive, critical care. We also treat minor emergencies and provide care for patients in need of medical attention when your family vet is not available.
What to Do if You Suspect Your Pet Has Eaten Something Toxic
Gather up any packaging or remains of anything that was eaten, or suspected as having been eaten! This step will help speed up the diagnosis. Please don’t be shy, if it was marijuana, or any other embarrassing (or illicit) product, please be honest with our team about it, it will speed up diagnosis and treatment.
POISON CONTROL CENTERS:
The team in our emergency and critical care department work with other specialists and your primary care veterinarian to provide the comprehensive care your pet needs. Our emergency veterinarians and critical care specialists have extensive training in a complete range of emergency and critical care services and are supported by a team of experienced veterinary technicians.
Your family veterinarian may refer you to an emergency or critical care doctor for diagnosis and ongoing support of many conditions, including, but not limited to:
Diagnostics
Radiography (X-Rays)
Ultrasound
Emergency Services
Comprehensive Emergency Medical Exam
Surgical Services through Emergency/Critical Care
Acute pain
Continuous EKG monitoring
Dystocia management (difficulty giving birth)
Full cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) including defibrillation
Immune related diseases
Infectious diseases
Kidney and liver disease
Neurologic problems
Peritonitis
Pneumonia and lung disease
Severe pancreatitis
Severe gastrointestinal emergencies (bloat)
Sepsis management
Seizure management
Toxicosis or poisonings
Trauma
Trouble breathing
Trouble walking
Trouble urinating
First Aid Kit Checklist
Pet Backpack or lunchbox
Place all the following items inside and remember to restock
Phone Numbers:
Your regular veterinarian, the closest emergency room, and Poison Control: (888) 426-4435
A spare leash
Self-cling bandage
Muzzle
Gauze pads
Gauze
Bandage tape
Ice pack
Cotton balls
Scissors
Saline solution
Tweezers
Rectal thermometer
Disposable gloves
Blanket
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
(If approved by a veterinarian)
Styptic powder (Kwik Stop)
Nail clippers
Flashlight
Rubbing alcohol
(To clean the thermometer)
Your pet's paperwork
Rabies certificate, Important Medical Records