Is This an Emergency?
If you notice any of the following, act now:
Go to a 24/7 Emergency Hospital Immediately
- Trouble breathing, blue/pale gums, collapsing or can’t stand
- Uncontrolled bleeding or severe trauma (hit by car, large wounds)
- Seizures lasting more than 3–5 minutes or multiple seizures
- Suspected poisoning (e.g., chocolate, xylitol, grapes, rat bait) or snake bite
- Bloated, painful abdomen with retching but no vomit (possible bloat/GDV)
- Inability to urinate (especially male cats)
- Sudden paralysis or severe weakness
- Heatstroke signs: excessive panting, drooling, collapse
Call Us If It is During Business Hours: (714) 546-0010
- Vomiting or diarrhea more than twice, or with blood
- Eye squinting, redness, or discharge
- Limping, minor wounds, or broken nail
- Not eating or drinking for 24 hours
- Straining to urinate or defecate
- Coughing, sneezing, or sudden behavior changes
If You’re Unsure
Call us and describe your pet’s symptoms. If we’re closed, go to the nearest 24/7 emergency hospital listed here: ER and Specialty Referral
Contact Us
SEND US AN EMAIL WITH ANY QUESTIONS! IF THIS IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY OR YOU WOULD LIKE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, PLEASE CALL US AT (714)546-0010.
Request an Appointment via our PetDesk app:
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 7:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am – 2:00pm
Sunday and all major holidays: Closed
Monday – Friday: 7:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am – 2:00pm
Sunday and all major holidays: Closed
For after hours non-urgent concerns, please send us an email at bakerbristolpethospital@gmail.com.
If your pet is having a true life-threatening emergency, please go directly to one of our local emergency hospitals:
Blue Pearl Vet Hospital
1371 Reynolds Ave, Irvine, (949)833-9020
VCA West Coast Specialty Hospital
18300 Euclid Street, Fountain Valley, (714)241-9001
Central Orange County Emergency Animal Hospital
3720 Campus Drive, Suite D, Newport Beach, (949)261-7979
Irvine Valley Veterinary Hospital (exotic animals)
14980 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949)552-5200
https://irvinevalleyvet.com
