Emergency Vets in Chula Vista, CA

Looking for an emergency vet in Chula Vista, CA? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

List of Emergency Vets in Chula Vista, CA

VCA BONITA ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 3438 Bonita Road, Chula Vista CA 91910
TEL: (619) 427-2233
VCA Bonita Animal Hospital is conveniently located just East of the 805 FWY on Bonita Rd in Chula Vista, CA. We see dogs, cats, rabbits, and pocket pets. Our veterinary health care team is committed to providing exceptional client service while practicing high quality veterinary medicine.

TELEGRAPH CANYON ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER

ADDRESS: 577 Telegraph Canyon Road, Chula Vista CA 91910
TEL:  (619) 421-1323
Telegraph Canyon Animal Medical Center is a full service animal hospital, performing all medical, surgical, and dental issues. The staff at Telegraph Canyon Animal Medical Center are experienced in all types of conditions and treatments.

BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL (EAST H ST)

ADDRESS: 877 East H Street, Chula Vista CA 91910
TEL: (619) 656-1928
This Banfield Pet Hospital in Chula Vista, CA is an excellent pet health care option for residents of the southern San Diego county region. Our veterinary staff strives to provide a high level of pet health care to the furry family members of local San Diego county residents.

PET EMERGENCY & SPECIALTY CENTER

ADDRESS: 885 Canarios Court, Suite 108, Chula Vista CA 91910
TEL: (619) 591-4802
The Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of San Diego is available when you need us. Both of our hospitals have emergency doctors on site 24/7 providing the highest level of personalized and compassionate care for your pet.

BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL (MAIN COURT)

ADDRESS: 1840 Main Court, Chula Vista CA 91911
TEL: (619) 397-0041
Located a short hop from the Jacob Dekema Freeway and Main Street in southern Chula Vista, CA, this Banfield Pet Hospital is committed to providing quality pet health care to the Chula Vista/San Diego region. 
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Signs Your Pet Needs Emergency Care

Has your pet experienced some kind of trauma and in need in emergency care? Here are some of the signs to look when determining whether your pet needs an emergency vet:

  • Pale gums
  • Rapid breathing
  • Weak or rapid pulse
  • Change in body temperature
  • Difficulty standing
  • Apparent paralysis
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Seizures
  • Excessive bleeding

How to Handle Your Injured Pet

It is possible that your pet can act aggressively when they’ve been injured. It’s important to be careful how you handle them for their safety and your own.

For Dogs:

  • Be calm and go slow when approaching.
  • If your dog appears aggressive, get someone to help you.
  • Fashion a makeshift stretcher and carefully lift your dog onto it.
  • Support their neck and back as you move them in case of spinal injuries.

For Cats:

  • Cover your cats head gently with a towel, to prevent them from biting you.
  • Very carefully, lift your cat into its carrier or a box.
  • Support their neck and back as you move them in case of spinal injuries.

First Aid Treatment At Home

Depending on the situation, there are some actions you can take at home to stabilize your pet before transporting them to an emergency vet.

Bleeding:

  • If your pet is bleeding externally due to a trauma, apply pressure to the wound quickly and hold it there.
  • If possible, elevate the injury.

Choking:

  • If your pet is choking on a foreign object, put your fingers in their mouth and try to remove the blockage.
  • If you’re unable to remove the blockage, perform a modified version of the Heimlich maneuver by giving a sharp blow to their chest.

CPR:

  • If your pet is unconscious and unresponsive, you may need to perform CPR.
  • First, check if your pet is breathing and if they have a heartbeat. If you cannot find either, start chest compressions.
  • Perform 30 chest compressions followed by two rescue breaths. Repeat this until your pet starts breathing on their own again.
  • To give a rescue breath, close your pets mouth and extend their neck to open the airway. Place your mouth over your pets nose and exhale until you see your pets chest rise.
  • Check for a heartbeat every 2 minutes.
  • Continue giving your pet CPR until you reach an emergency vet.