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Pet
Emergency Care

No pet parent wants to think about an emergency involving their dog or cat.

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Unfortunately, accidents happen.
Whether your precious pup snatched a pan of brownies off the counter, your curious cat took a bite of a poisonous plant, or your pet requires urgent and emergency care for any other reason, we are here to lend a helping hand. At Animal Cove Pet Hospital, we provide animal urgent and emergency care and will do everything we can to care for your sick or injured pet. When every second counts and you need an urgent and emergency vet in Foster City, depend on our experienced team of veterinary professionals.
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Common Animal Emergencies

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We are committed to providing compassionate and effective urgent and emergency care to animals when they need it most. While many issues can wait until you are able to schedule an appointment, others need to be addressed immediately. Many pet owners are unsure of what constitutes an emergency, though. If you are unsure whether your pet needs urgent and emergency care, please call us for advice. A member of our staff will gladly advise you over the phone.

In addition, here are a few situations that always warrant seeing an urgent and emergency vet:
  • Blood in urine, stool, or vomit
  • Bleeding from nose, eyes, ears, mouth, or rectum
  • Ingestion of foreign objects 
  • Ingestion of or exposure to known toxins or poisons
  • Seizures or loss of consciousness
  • Choking or difficulty breathing
  • Difficulty during labor or delivery
  • Injuries sustained in auto accidents
  • Severe wounds and lacerations
  • Crying out in pain/Obvious signs of distress
  • Difficulty passing urine or stool
  • Repeated episodes of vomiting or diarrhea
  • Hard, distended abdomen
Important Service Notice

Please be aware that while Animal Cove Pet Hospital is equipped to handle many pet emergencies and can stabilize pets for transport, we are not a full-service emergency hospital. 

For pets experiencing life-threatening emergencies, such as choking, difficulty breathing, or labor/delivery complications, it's crucial to seek immediate care at a full-service emergency facility.

For such emergencies, we recommend the following nearby emergency hospitals:

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SAGE,  Redwood Wood City

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North Peninsula Emergency Pet Hospital, San Mateo

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Lenity Vet specialists and Emergency care, San Mateo

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Mountain View Emergency Vet & Specialty Care

Our primary goal is to ensure your pet receives the urgent care they need. If you're unsure whether your pet's situation is an emergency or if it can be stabilized and transported, please don't hesitate to call us for advice. Our staff is here to assist you over the phone and guide you to the best course of action.

Pet Urgent Care and Emergency FAQs

How can I tell if my pet's condition is an emergency?
Signs of an emergency include severe bleeding, difficulty breathing, seizures, or the ingestion of toxic substances. For anything life-threatening, you should contact a full-service pet emergency facility. If you’re unsure whether your pet is experiencing an emergency, you can call us during our business hours for guidance.
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Animal Emergency Care in Foster City

At Animal Cove Pet Hospital, it is our sincere hope that you never have to face an emergency involving your beloved pet. If you do, though, our experienced team will be here to help. For animal urgent and emergency care in Foster City, call or bring your pet in now.

Animal Cove Pet Hospital provides animal urgent and emergency care for dogs and cats in Foster City, San Mateo, Redwood City, Belmont, and San Carlos.
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Animal Emergency Care in Foster City

At Animal Cove Pet Hospital, it is our sincere hope that you never have to face an emergency involving your beloved pet. If you do, though, our experienced team will be here to help. For animal urgent and emergency care in Foster City, call or bring your pet in now.

Animal Cove Pet Hospital provides animal urgent and emergency care for dogs and cats in Foster City, San Mateo, Redwood City, Belmont, and San Carlos.
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Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
Sat and Sun 9am-6pm

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Contact Information

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Main: (650) 377-0822 Fax: (650) 377-0833

Main: (650) 377-0822
Fax: (650) 377-0833

reception@animalcove.com

reception@animalcove.com

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