Emergency Services
During our regular business hours—7 am to midnight, seven days per week—Ace Animal Hospital is more than capable of handling any medical emergency that may arise. In any emergency seconds count, which is why our staff is backed up by our mobile resuscitation unit. The unit is stocked and equipped to administer the ABCs of basic life support—Airway, Breathing, and Circulation/Cardiac Compressions.
We do ask our clients to call, if possible, before bringing their pet to us so that we can know the nature of your emergency and be prepared for your visit.
For emergencies that occur after hour normal business hours, we refer our clients to:
Bay Area Veterinary Specialists
14790 Washington Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 483-7387
www.VCASpecialtyVets.com
Ohlone Veterinary Emergency Clinic
1618 Washington Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-6620
www.OhloneVetEmergencyClinic.com
When Should I Seek Emergency Care for My Pet?
The easiest answer as to whether you should seek emergency care for a pet is when you feel his or her medical condition is serious and cannot wait. However, the following general situations should help you determine if you need to seek out emergency care for your pet:
- Difficulty breathing
- Acute abdominal swelling
- Electric shock
- Excessive vomiting or diarrhea
- Excessive bleeding
- Exhibits symptoms of heat stroke
- Repetitive and prolonged seizures
- Snake bites
- High or low temperature (more than 104 or less than 100 degrees)
- Unable to urinate or defecate