Veterinary Services
Pet Urgent Care
When your pet is feeling unwell or has experienced a minor injury, our veterinary team is here to help. We understand how stressful it can be when your pet needs medical attention, which is why we offer urgent care services to address non-life-threatening conditions that require prompt treatment.
Making urgent veterinary care more accessible in Rancho Bernardo, CA
You or your veterinarian can call us anytime to discuss a case and/or to take care of your pet. We serve as another source to help with urgent illnesses and time-sensitive surgeries if you do not have a regular veterinarian or if your regular vet is unable to provide the care that is needed.
You do not always have to go to the large ER and 24-hour hospitals, as we know how expensive this can be. We take pride in knowing we can help you and your pet get the prompt attention they need and at a reasonable cost.
Pet Urgent Care vs. Pet Emergency Care
Pet Emergency Referral
Pet Urgent Care vs. Pet Emergency Care
When your pet is injured or unwell, knowing whether to seek urgent care or emergency care can be overwhelming. Understanding the difference between these two types of veterinary care can help you more promptly make the best decision for your pet’s health.
Symptoms associated withurgent care
- Allergic reactions
- Bite wounds
- Bleeding
- Broken Nail
- Constipation
- Abscesses
- Coughing, sneezing
- Ear infections
- Eye Problems (redness, squinting, discharge)
- Fever
- Foxtail exploration/removal
- Small Lacerations/Wounds
- Pain, lameness
- Poor appetite
- Snake Bites
- Seizures
- Toxicity
- Minor Trauma
- Urinary Problems (straining, blood in urine, painful)
- Vomiting/Diarrhea
Symptoms associated withemergency care
- Difficulty or labored breathing
- Gum or tongue discoloration (blue or pale gums)
- Large open wounds with excessive bleeding or visible bone
- Sudden collapse and/or difficulty getting back up
- A snake or insect bite or sting on your pet that is causing a severe reaction
- A bite from another dog or animal
- Abscesses
- Seizures
- Sudden paralysis of the back legs (especially in cats)
- Excessive panting, drooling, vomiting or diarrhea, staggering or lethargy, and lack of urine production
- Swelling of the skin or face, hives, excessive salivation
Please Note:
Companion Care Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care does not provide 24-hour care. We are NOT equipped to handle life-threatening conditions.
If your pet is suffering from a major trauma, please go directly to a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital.
Emergency Care Referral
If you are currently outside of our business hours, please reach out to either of the following emergency veterinary facilities:
Animal Urgent Care
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Veterinary Specialty Hospital – North County*
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
* Our preferred referral for animals with special conditions or more complex cases