Should I take my pet to the ER?
Not every pet emergency needs a 24-hour ER. What urgent care treats, the signs that mean go straight to a 24-hour ER, and how the two compare.
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Pet Health & Urgent Care Advice
What needs a vet tonight, what can wait until morning, and what to do right now. Straight answers to the questions we are asked most.
My dog won't stop vomiting. What do I do right now?
When to watch and wait, what to withhold, and the signs that mean bring them in tonight.
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A male cat straining in the litter box is an emergency
The one urinary symptom that can't wait until morning, why it happens to male cats, and what we do about it.
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Why is my cat hiding? When "off" behavior needs a vet
Cats mask illness better than any animal we treat. Here is how to read the early signs before they become an emergency.
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Cut paw pads: what you can handle at home (and what you can't)
A step-by-step for the most common summer injury we see, from the first rinse to knowing when a bandage is not enough.
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Heat safety for Southern California dogs
Pavement tests, the warning signs of heatstroke, and the breeds that overheat faster than you'd think.
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That head shake means something: ear infections 101
Why Southern California pets get so many ear infections, how we treat them same-day, and how to prevent the next one.
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Pet Parents Love UrgentPaws!
4.8
Richard M.
Dr. Wells and Christine did an exceptional job and took great care following an injury to my doggo! 10/10!
raquel R.
Highly recommend this place staff Kloe and all nurses and doctor were very caring, informative and most of all patient with my shihtzu he amazed me how well he let them care for him he was treated for an ear infection which today is doing very well.
sabrina
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Courtney E.
Dr. Martinez and his staff are angels are earth. We had experiences with both of our cats about a month apart, where in each instance, Dr. Martinez quickly identified significant health issues, walked us through all of the options, answered every question clearly, and ultimately helped us with "making the decision" (when the time came). Dr. Martinez quite literally held our hand through it all and took as much time with us as we needed in every decision. Everyone we interacted with was extremely knowledgeable, treated our cats as if they were their own, and had amazing sympathy and compassion. My gratitude far exceeds any rating system, and I will recommend Urgent Paws to anyone that will listen.
david P.
I recommend without hesitation Urgent Paws for your pet’s urgent care needs. It’s wonderful to have a facility that’s a step down in care from a full-on pet hospital - and it’s staffed by extremely dedicated people. I had returned from work to find my cat limping and Urgent Paws quickly got to the source of the injury. @grateful
Virginia A.
I took my dog, Dior, to Urgent Paws yesterday, and I’m so glad I did! The staff took great care of her and treated her with so much kindness and attention. One of the nurses was especially attentive to Dior, which made me feel reassured throughout the visit. They regularly checked in with us to see how everything was going, and I really appreciated that they even followed up the next day to see how Dior was doing. It’s clear that the team genuinely cares about their patients and their owners. I’m very grateful for the care Dior received and would absolutely recommend Urgent Paws to anyone who needs urgent veterinary care for their dogs or cats. Thank you to the entire team for taking such good care of my girl! ❤️🐾
Erin W.
We took our cat, Dante, here after he went potty outside of his litter box where I discovered he had a parasite. We made an appointment for 10:00 pm. Sam helped us get settled into the exam room. She was so good with Dante. Dr. Wells saw Dante, and provided us with some treatment options and testing. (I did call my friend who is also a vet and explained to her the situation and she said everything that the Dr. Wells suggested is what she would she would suggest for treatment.) We ended up taking Dante back the next day after my boyfriend and I could not get Dante to take his pill. Dante was seen by a vet tech, Victoria, and she got him to take that pill in under 10 seconds. Dr. Wells, Sam, and Victoria all had an excellent bedside manner. All of them were so professional and caring. Dante is doing much better now. I would take my pets here anytime. 10/10.
Shelley R.
I truly enjoyed our experience here this evening. I wasn't quite sure how it worked and never heard of this place but we gave it a go because our vet was closed until Monday. We signed in online before we got there. When we arrived there was only one other family ahead of us. We were greeted and we signed into the kiosks and began to fill out our forms. Before we could start we were directed to a room. All the rooms were very clean and mostly windows so you can see everywhere. Kelsie was our RVT and was so sweet. She took vitals and was very gentle with our dachshund. She explained how everything would go and shortly after she saw us the vet came and examined our baby. He had a double ear infection and they help clean and show us how to administer medication at home. They even allowed me to hold him and participate when we were called into the main examination room for cleansing his ears. We felt so comfortable and my weiner dog did so well. I've never been able to be with our pet when they get taken into the back for a procedure. It was a wonderful experience. I would definitely recommend and go back to. It was also not overly priced for it being urgent.
Karinatiscareno K.
The nurses Jasmine and Christine were so nice, caring and attentive with my cat. The entire staff went about and beyond to make sure my cat was comfortable during his exam and hospital stay.
Carmen G.
They are absolutely amazing. They educate on what they would like to provide and why. I didn’t feel rushed or pressured into anything. Thank you Dr. Ramirez and Lauren for your kindness!
Elsa T.
The veterinarian and staff were so compassionate and patient with my dog. They truly listened to my concerns and took the time to help ease my dog’s nerves, which meant so much to me. Their kindness made a stressful visit feel much more comfortable for both of us. I’m grateful for the care we received and highly recommend this wonderful team!
Brooke L.
The veterinarian and vet staff were wonderful, kind, and practical with their recommendations and treatment plan. They took very good care of our pet!
Lily N.
Staff was super quick and everyone we got to work with was super knowledgeable! Chloe was amazing, we always knew what was happening and she was really attentive! I would definitely recommend urgentpaws if your pet needs help right away, thanks to their help, our kitten Noodle feels a lot better 😌
Jordyn S.
This vet is amazing! We came in here last min needing to get stitches removed and we were met with Jasmine, Sydney, Christine, Chloe and dr. Franco. These veterinarians/ Dr were so sweet and they all cared so much!! They made us so comfortable! Great Place I definitely recommend taking your dog here !
Alicia R.
Chloe & Jasmin and all the staff here was amazing. I will definitely be recommending this place to friends and family.
Nicole S.
Great service from start to finish. The communication and timeliness of our visit was outstanding. Highly recommend bringing your pet here!
Ron C.
This place is really good! Yesterday was my first time there. Here are some highlights: 1) Scheduling - I got in the same day, no waiting - the website let me choose an available appointment time, down to the half hour. 2) Modern and clean facility - I got a feline specific room with bird noises playing to help distract my new cat. The treatment area was open for me to see, not hidden behind a wall. 3) Very friendly and incredible attention to the customer - I just lost another cat of 16 years and dreaded having to go back to a vet. So much of this was made easier and painless because I wasn't waiting for hours. That's Rex, my newly adopted cat, in their cat room. The plant is not real, and just like the rest of the room, was made safe in case he was scared and ran.
Paige R.
I made an appointment for UrgentPaws but arrived 15 minutes early. I was helped right away and was brought into a private room. The environment was very calm and the whole staff was very knowledgeable and caring towards my dog. I was helped by an RVT named Jasmine who was kind, personable, and professional. While I hope my dogs will not need urgent care visits soon, I am so happy to be near such a wonderful clinic.
Danica V.
Christine was amazing and the doctor was amazing. Made me feel very comfortable and my baby Teddy highly recommend this place.
Jessica F.
This place was AMAZING! Everyone was so kind. Jasmine was the best!!!!!