Animal Emergency Centre has treated all types of animal emergencies, with trauma being one of the most common at our Studio City vet clinic. Trauma can come from any type of fall or impact, with injuries that include lacerations, broken bones, and soft tissue damage. Trauma can arise from being hit by a car, bicycle, or falling object, as well as from a run-in with another animal. The other animal can be a wild animal, such as a raccoon, as well as another pet. Dog fights, cat fights, and larger pets attacking smaller pets can result in an emergency situation.

Trauma and Poisoning Make the List of Common Veterinary Emergencies

Pet poisoning is another common situation that requires our veterinary services, with pets ingesting a toxic substance. Chemicals like fertilizers, antifreeze, and household cleaners can be to blame, as can medications and vitamins meant for human consumption. Several human foods, such as chocolate and grapes, are also toxic to pets.

Pets that ingest, or at least attempt to ingest non-food items have also made their way to our emergency vet. We have treated pets that require emergency surgery to remove items from their stomach as well as pets that were choking on foreign objects. The object can be anything, from rocks to chunks of glass from a broken peanut butter jar. Even if the object ends up in the pet’s stomach with no issues, it can become lodged at the base of the intestine or otherwise impede digestion.

Heatstroke is a common seasonal danger seen at our emergency vet clinic. Leaving pets outside without shade or water or, worse yet, leaving pets in hot cars can lead to this life-threatening situation. Signs of heatstroke include disorientation, extreme panting, and seizures.

As the premiere pet emergency room in Los Angeles, Animal Emergency Centre is open seven days a week for any type of emergency, common or not.

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