Emergencies

Emergency Information

North County Cat Hospital

North County Cat Hospital usually takes emergencies from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. There are a lot of times when we are unable to see emergency patients (for example, when we are in surgery) so it is always important to call ahead. When we are not available, we recommend that patients be seen at an emergency animal hospital.

Specialty Emergency Animal Hospitals:

There are three specialty emergency animal hospitals near North County Cat Hospital. All of these will ask you who your primary veterinarian is and then share all the medical information with that primary care provider.

California Veterinary Specialists

2310 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
24/hrs 7 days a week
760-431-2273

Veterinary Specialty Hospital, North County

2055 Montiel Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069
24/hrs 7 days a week
760-466-0600

Animal Urgent Care

2430-A S. Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA
24/hrs 7 days a week
760-738 - 9600

Non-Specialty Emergency Animal Hospital:

There are at least two primary care veterinary hospital near North County Cat Hospital that will take 24 hour emergencies. If you want them to share medical information with your primary veterinarian, you will need to ask them. They may require you to sign a very simple release form.