Emergency Care

We are open and staffed 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays, for emergencies. Call us immediately at (714921-8700 if your pet is experiencing an emergency.

The following list is a general guide of pet emergency care situations:

  • Sudden swelling of the face or development of hives
  • Struck by a car or in the car when an accident has occurred
  • Trauma from a fall or another animal
  • Seizures
  • Unconsciousness or collapse
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Ingestion of suspected poisons: human medications, rat poison or snail bait, antifreeze, cleansers, fertilizers or overdosing of prescribed medications
  • A suddenly swollen abdomen
  • Vomiting and/or diarrhea for 24-hours or longer
  • Trouble delivering puppies or kittens
  • Bite wounds or lacerations of any size
  • Pale or blue gums
  • Bleeding from any site
  • Snake or venomous insect bite
  • Noticeable lethargy