Critical Care

Do you know where to turn in the event of a pet emergency?

As a loving pet parent, you never want to see your animal companion in distress. Unfortunately, sudden illnesses and unexpected accidents can happen at any time. At Red Bluff Animal Hospital, you have a trusted emergency veterinarian ready to help. We provide urgent care for pets in Pasadena, Deer Park, La Porte, and the surrounding areas when it’s needed mo 

Our facility is equipped to provide life-saving critical care at a moment’s notice. With a team experienced in emergency and urgent veterinary medicine, we are able to quickly assess your pet’s condition, diagnose the issue, and begin treatment without delay. Most importantly, we approach every case with compassion, urgency, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome.

Recognizing a Pet Emergency

Knowing when to seek emergency veterinary care can make all the difference. If your pet is experiencing any of the following symptoms, immediate attention may be necessary:

• Difficulty breathing
• Ingestion of a toxic substance or foreign object
• Broken bones
• Cuts, lacerations, or puncture wounds
• Vomiting or diarrhea lasting longer than 24 hours
• Bleeding
• Trauma (such as a fall or being hit by a car)
• Swollen or painful abdomen
• Difficulty urinating
• Lameness
• Disorientation
• Foaming at the mouth
• Convulsions or seizures
• Loss of consciousness

If you notice any of these signs, it’s important to seek veterinary care right away.

Emergency Conditions We Treat

Our team is prepared to handle a wide range of urgent medical situations, from injuries and toxin exposure to internal illnesses requiring immediate intervention. We utilize advanced diagnostics and monitoring to stabilize and treat pets as quickly and effectively as possible.

Treating Serious Conditions Like Pyometra

We are also experienced in diagnosing and treating critical internal conditions such as pyometra, a life-threatening uterine infection that affects unspayed female pets. This condition can develop rapidly and may present with symptoms such as lethargy, vomiting, increased thirst, abdominal swelling, or discharge—though some cases are harder to detect.

Because pyometra can lead to severe infection and sepsis, it requires immediate medical attention and often emergency surgery. Early diagnosis is critical, and our team is equipped to act quickly to protect your pet’s health and improve their chances of recovery.

What to Do in an Emergency

If your pet is experiencing an emergency, we recommend calling ahead whenever possible. This allows our team to assess the situation, provide immediate first aid guidance, and prepare for your arrival. However, if the situation is urgent, do not delay—come directly to the clinic for immediate care.

After-Hours Emergency Care
If your pet requires emergency care outside of our regular business hours, please contact VCA Animal Emergency Hospital Southeast. They provide 24/7 emergency and critical care, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

We sincerely hope you never face a pet emergency. If you do, you can trust the team at Red Bluff Animal Hospital to provide fast, compassionate, and reliable care. Pet families in Pasadena, Deer Park, La Porte and beyond rely on us for emergency veterinary services when every second counts.

Call us right away if your pet needs critical care.