San Diego Veterinary Urgent Care
San Diego Veterinary Urgent Care is a general practice in San Diego, CA. Procedures include Bloat, Advanced patient monitoring, Bloodwork, and Humane euthanasia.
About
San Diego Veterinary Urgent Care provides urgent care services for dogs and cats, focusing on medical conditions that require prompt treatment but may not necessitate a 24-hour emergency hospital. They offer same-day veterinary urgent care when a primary veterinarian is unavailable, aiming to stabilize, diagnose, and treat pets or refer them for advanced care if needed. Services include examinations, diagnostic testing, and various surgical procedures.
Located in the North Park neighborhood of San Diego, the clinic serves pet owners across the city and surrounding areas, including Hillcrest, Normal Heights, University Heights, and Mission Valley. They accept walk-in visits for urgent cases during operating hours.
Procedures
- Bloat
- Advanced patient monitoring
- Bloodwork
- Humane euthanasia
- Mass Removals
- Feline urinary blockage
- Fluid therapy
- Wound repair
- Toxin and foreign object ingestion
- C-Section
- PU Surgery
- Coughing and Sneezing Diagnostic procedures
- Postoperative nursing care
- Eye problems
- Blocked Male Cat
- Foreign object removal
- Blood pressure monitoring
- In House Diagnostics
- Dystocia (difficulty birthing)
- Comprehensive blood and urine testing
- In House Bloodwork
- Urinalysis
- In House Urinalysis
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Sedated diagnostic procedures
- Abscess treatment
- Cardiovascular and respiratory stabilization
- Veterinary Examinations
- Minor wound treatment
- Heat support
- Minor emergency surgical treatment
- Fleas, ticks and intestinal parasite treatment
- Ear Infections
- Radiology Reviews
- Amputations
Equipment
- Full In House Laboratory
- Digital radiography
- Digital X-rays
- Ultrasound imaging
- In House State of the Art X-Rays
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of urgent conditions does San Diego Veterinary Urgent Care treat?
- San Diego Veterinary Urgent Care treats a variety of urgent conditions in dogs and cats, including vomiting or diarrhea, allergic reactions, injuries and wounds, sudden lethargy or weakness, eye infections, urinary problems, pain or limping, poison ingestion, and fever or infection.
- What diagnostic services are available at San Diego Veterinary Urgent Care?
- The clinic provides advanced diagnostic services such as bloodwork, urinalysis, blood pressure monitoring, electrocardiogram (EKG), ultrasound imaging, and digital X-rays. These tools help veterinarians identify medical problems and determine effective treatment plans.
- Does San Diego Veterinary Urgent Care perform surgical procedures?
- Yes, the facility is equipped to perform a variety of surgical procedures. These include wound repair, abscess treatment, foreign object removal, sedated diagnostic procedures, C-sections, blocked male cat procedures, mass removals, bloat surgery, amputations, and PU surgery.
- What are some signs that a cat might need urgent veterinary care?
- Signs that a cat may need urgent veterinary care include difficulty urinating, loss of appetite, excessive hiding, lethargy, vomiting, and breathing problems. Urinary blockage in male cats is highlighted as a particularly serious condition requiring immediate treatment.
- What should a pet owner do if their pet ingests a toxic substance?
- If a pet ingests a toxic substance, the pet owner should contact a veterinarian immediately. Common toxins include chocolate, medications, household chemicals, grapes or raisins, and certain plants. The Pet Poison Helpline may also provide guidance.