Emergency
(415) 872-1872
Emergency services are available 24 hours monday-sunday. You never need an appointment to see use for emergency care, but we recommend that you call before arriving.
Any of the following are reasons to call or come in
to see us for an emergency visit
- Ingestion of toxins, poisonous plants, or household medications
- Ingestion of foreign material
- Weakness/changes in alertness
- Pain, discomfort, or lameness
- Straining to urinate
- Distended or bloated abdomen
- Persistent vomiting, diarrhea, or non-productive retching
- Difficulty delivering kittens or puppies
- Exposure to high temperatures
- Bleeding
- Hit by car
- Fall from height
- Changes to oral gum color
- Difficulty breathing
- Allergic reaction (hives, facial swelling, severe itching or red eyes)
- Exposure to any chemicals
- Ingestion of toxins, poisonous plants, or household medications
- Ingestion of foreign material
- Weakness/changes in alertness
- Seizures, loss of balance, and inability to walk
- Trembling or shaking
- Bite wounds from other animals
- Broken bones
- Behavior changes or actions that just don’t feel right in your mind
Services We Provide:
- Overnight hospitalizations
- Oxygen therapy
- Fluid / infusion therapy
- Point-of-care lab work and ultrasound
- Blood transfusions
- X-rays
- Cytology
Emergency Procedures
- Urinary catheterization
- Diagnostic and therapeutic fluid removal
- Wound care
- Bandaging/splinting/casting
- End of life care
How Emergencies are prioritized
Patients are triaged just like in a human hospital and patients that are more critical will be prioritized first. If you feel your pet has a minor illness or injury that CAN wait until tomorrow, our urgent care department may be the right option for your pet.
Emergency Vs. Urgent Care
If the condition of your pet is life-threatening, go directly to the SFAMC emergency department, which is open 24 hours monday-sunday. If your pet has a minor illness or injury that CAN wait until tomorrow, SFAMC same-day urgent care is the way to go. Learn more about our urgent care service.
