WAG Animal ER
WAG Animal ER is an emergency & critical care practice in San Diego, CA.
About
WAG Animal ER provides emergency veterinary care in San Diego, specializing in immediate treatment for urgent health issues. The clinic offers a range of emergency surgeries including C-sections, foreign body removal, GDV/bloat surgery, splenectomy, and procedures for toxin/poison ingestion. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and advanced medical equipment, the clinic utilizes diagnostic tools such as digital radiology, ultrasounds, and electrocardiograms.
The clinic operates during nights and is open 24/7 on weekends and holidays to ensure continuous access to critical care. WAG Animal ER emphasizes a privately owned, family-oriented approach, aiming to provide compassionate, personalized, and accessible emergency veterinary medicine. The team serves pets and their families in the San Diego community.
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Frequently asked questions
- What emergency surgical procedures are offered at WAG Animal ER?
- WAG Animal ER provides a comprehensive range of emergency surgical services. These include C-sections for safe deliveries, foreign body surgery to remove ingested objects, GDV/bloat surgery for gastric dilatation-volvulus, splenectomy for spleen-related emergencies, and procedures for toxin/poison ingestion. Other surgical offerings include amputation, foxtail removal, laceration repair, and internal surgery.
- What diagnostic capabilities does WAG Animal ER utilize for emergency cases?
- For emergency diagnostics, WAG Animal ER is equipped with a pet diagnostic lab that includes a diagnostic laboratory, digital radiology, and veterinary ultrasounds. These advanced tools, along with electrocardiogram services, assist the veterinary team in quickly identifying the location and severity of conditions, such as obstructions in foreign body cases, to guide appropriate treatment.
- Who are the key veterinarians and leadership at WAG Animal ER?
- The veterinary team includes Dr. Alexa Jurak, a co-founder with interests in internal medicine, dermatology, and surgery, and Dr. Michael Wishnack, who has over 30 years of experience in emergency and critical care in San Diego. Megan Brammer, RVT, CVPM, is a co-founder and Hospital Administrator, bringing over 22 years of experience in emergency veterinary medicine.
- Does WAG Animal ER provide specialized care for conditions like GDV or spleen-related emergencies?
- Yes, WAG Animal ER offers specialized emergency care for conditions such as Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV), also known as bloat, and life-threatening spleen issues. For GDV, the clinic provides immediate surgical intervention with experienced surgeons and advanced monitoring. For spleen-related emergencies like tumors or internal bleeding, they perform 24/7 splenectomy surgery, supported by advanced diagnostics and critical care monitoring.