Emergency Veterinary Partners

Emergency Veterinary Services in Los Angeles

If your pet is experiencing a veterinary emergency or is exhibiting worrying behaviors, please contact one of the emergency hospitals listed above.

Steps to Take In a Pet Emergency

If you are experiencing a veterinary emergency, follow the steps below.

• Call Ahead If Possible - Call one of the emergency animal hospitals listed above to let them know you are on the way.
• Follow Instructions Provided - When you call to let the emergency pet hospital know you are on your way, instructions may be provided to help you apply first aid or otherwise make your pet as comfortable. Follow these instructions carefully.
• Remain Calm - Remain calm and be extra careful around your pet. When an animal is in pain they often react negatively towards anyone trying to help and could bite or scratch.
• Bring Your Pet In For Care - Do not put yourself at risk! Safely bring your pet to one of the emergency animal hospitals listed above.

Emergency Vet FAQs

Read through our most frequently asked questions below to learn more about bringing your pet in for an emergency appointment. 

• Do I need to call ahead?

  You should contact the emergency animal hospital if possible and let them know that you are on your way. This will allow them to prepare for your pet's arrival.

• What situations require emergency veterinary care?

  The following situations are examples of emergencies that require immediate care:

  • Inability to urinate or pass feces, or pain associated with urinating or passing feces
  • Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop
  • Obvious signs of pain or extreme anxiety
  • Choking, difficulty breathing, or continuous coughing/gagging
  • Fractured bones or severe lameness
  • Seizures and/or staggering
  • Severe vomiting or diarrhea; 2+ episodes in 24-hours
  • Injuries to the eye(s)
  • Bleeding from nose, mouth, rectum, or blood in the urine
  • Heat stress or heatstroke
  • Refusal to drink for 24 hours or more
  • Unconsciousness
  • Your pet has ingested something poisonous (such as antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, rodent poison, etc.)
• How long will we have to wait to see the vet?

  Animal emergency clinics operate much like a human emergency room—it can be unpredictable and you may have to wait. 

  It is not possible to predict what types of cases will arrive or when. Therefore, you should be prepared to wait in some cases. You can always call ahead to get more information on the wait time.

• What happens if my pet needs to stay in the hospital?

  Some veterinary emergencies require intensive overnight care. If your pet needs to stay, the emergency animal hospital will provide you with all of the information you need.