In the unfortunate event of a medical emergency, Malibu Coast Animal Hospital is equipped with trained and compassionate staff, in-house laboratory equipment, digital radiography and ultrasound for urgent diagnostics, state-of-the-art patient monitoring systems, and ICU Unit for supportive care.
Our doctors are available for walk-in or call-ahead emergencies seven days per week during normal business hours and are available for our patients after normal business hours, or on holidays, through our emergency answering service.
Symptoms indicating the need for immediate medical attention may include:
Blue, Grey or White gums
Difficulty breathing
Persistent or frequent seizures
Ingestion of a poison, household chemical, or human or animal medication
Rattlesnake bite
Collapse or loss of consciousness