Emergency Care
When your pet needs immediate medical attention, every second counts. Our team is trained and ready to handle urgent and emergency situations with speed, skill, and compassion.
If this is a life-threatening emergency, come directly to our hospital.
What to Do
Stay Calm
Your pet can sense your anxiety. Take a deep breath. A calm owner helps keep a frightened pet as comfortable as possible on the way to care.
Call Us Immediately
Call (979) 256-0278 so we can prepare for your arrival. Describe what happened and your pet's symptoms so our team is ready the moment you walk in.
Handle with Care
Injured pets may bite or scratch out of fear or pain. Use a blanket as a stretcher for larger dogs, and secure cats in a carrier. Approach gently.
Bring Relevant Info
If possible, bring any medication containers, packaging from ingested substances, or photos of what your pet ate. This helps us treat faster.
Apply Basic First Aid
For bleeding, apply firm pressure with a clean cloth. For heatstroke, cool with lukewarm (not cold) water. Do NOT give human medications.
Come Directly to Us
405 E. 18th St., Antioch, CA 94509. Don't wait for an appointment — walk in immediately. Our team is ready to help.
Is It an Emergency?
Not sure if your pet's situation is urgent? Here are signs that warrant immediate veterinary attention. When in doubt, call us — we'd rather you call and it be nothing than wait and it be serious.
Difficulty Breathing
Labored breathing, choking, or constant coughing could indicate a life-threatening condition. Seek immediate care if your pet is struggling to breathe or has blue-tinged gums.
Severe Bleeding
Bleeding that doesn't stop within 5 minutes of applying pressure, or blood coming from the nose, mouth, or in urine or stool, requires urgent veterinary attention.
Trauma or Injury
Being hit by a car, falling from a height, or any significant impact — even if your pet seems fine. Internal injuries may not be immediately visible.
Poisoning or Toxin Exposure
Ingestion of toxic foods (chocolate, grapes, xylitol, onions), household chemicals, plants, medications, or rodent poison. Time is critical — call us immediately.
Seizures
A first-time seizure, a seizure lasting more than 5 minutes, or multiple seizures in a short period are emergencies requiring immediate evaluation.
Inability to Urinate
Straining to urinate with little or no output — especially in male cats — is a life-threatening blockage that requires emergency treatment.
Sudden Collapse or Paralysis
If your pet suddenly can't stand, collapses, or loses function in their limbs, bring them in right away. This could indicate a neurological or cardiovascular emergency.
Severe Vomiting or Diarrhea
Persistent vomiting or diarrhea, especially if it contains blood or is accompanied by lethargy, can quickly lead to dangerous dehydration.
Eye Injuries
Sudden squinting, swelling, discharge, or visible injury to the eye is painful and can worsen rapidly without treatment.
Heatstroke
Excessive panting, drooling, weakness, vomiting, or collapse in hot weather. Move your pet to a cool area and seek care immediately.
Call Us 24/7
(979) 256-0278Call ahead so we can prepare for your arrival. If it's after hours, follow the voice prompts for emergency instructions.
Come Directly
405 E. 18th St.
Antioch, CA 94509
Don't wait — walk in immediately. Our team will triage your pet and provide care as quickly as possible.
Our Hours
- Mon–Fri8am – 6pm
- Saturday9am – 6pm
- SundayClosed
For after-hours emergencies, please visit the nearest 24-hour emergency animal hospital.
Be Prepared Before an Emergency Happens
Save our number in your phone, program our address into your GPS, and know the fastest route to our hospital. A little preparation can make all the difference when seconds count.