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Emergency Veterinary Services
It’s vital that pet owners have access to a trusted, reliable source of emergency veterinary care to handle such incidents. Papaya Veterinary Care is at your service, providing dedicated emergency pet services for those unexpected situations. Our highly skilled and compassionate staff ensure your pets receive immediate care for any emergency.
When to go to Emergency Care
There are numerous reasons to seek the assistance of an emergency vet, such as:
- Unconsciousness
- Seizures
- Choking
- Fractures
- Excessive bleeding or signs of pain
- Poisoning
- Severe vomiting; inability to keep down food or water
- Severe lameness or inability to move
- Heatstroke, extreme exhaustion/dehydration
- Severe injuries from vehicle accidents or animal fights
FAQs
When You Can’t See Your Regular Veterinarian When Your Pet is in Pain
Hours:Â Open 24/7Â
Where is your emergency clinic located?
We are located at 485 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024. Just off of I-5 South, Exit 41A in the Von’s shopping center parking lot, next to Rite-Aid.
What should I do during a pet emergency?
During a pet emergency, it’s essential to stay calm and follow any first aid instructions you may know. You should call Papaya’s Encinitas location ahead of time at (619) 430-4445. Be sure to exercise caution when driving to the clinic.
Yes. We do provide overnight care, especially for intensive cases.
You are able to be with your pet as much as possible. However, many treatments need to be performed in our treatment area. To ensure the safety of all our patients and clients, the treatment area is restricted to employees only.
Papaya offers a range of services including but not limited to resuscitation, IV catheterization, diagnostics, and other necessary treatments. We also also provide continued follow-up care for all pet patients.
Other Veterinary Services
Apart from emergency and urgent care, Papaya Vet Care offers a comprehensive array of services for your pet’s overall well-being.
