Critical Care
Critical Care for Orange County Pets
As part of our critical care services, the team at Veterinary Medical And Surgical Group–OC (VMSG-OC) maintains a critical care unit for pets in need of intensive treatments, therapies, and continuous monitoring until their condition stabilizes.
Critical Veterinary Care
If you find your cherished pet has become injured or ill to an alarming degree, they will require immediate, urgent veterinary attention and lifesaving medical care.
Our critical care team will handle your loved one’s case with the utmost compassion, and do everything in our power to achieve a positive outcome.
Our highly-trained staff provide pets with continuous care and around-the-clock attention. We ensure their condition is improving and aid in their recovery with:
- Constant, intensive monitoring for pets in critical condition
- Electronic monitoring equipment to track your pet's vital signs
- Onsite state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment tools
Board-Certified Veterinary Critical Care Specialist
A board-certified veterinary critical care specialist has successfully completed comprehensive training in the field of emergency and critical care for pets. During a thorough residency program, the critical care specialist is exposed to a diverse assortment of complex cases.
Common Critical Care Cases
Unfortunately, unexpected illnesses and accidents can happen at any time. At Veterinary Medical And Surgical Group–OC (VMSG-OC), we want you to feel comfortable knowing our experienced team is by your side when these instances do occur.
Any health condition requiring extended and complex treatments, drug therapies, or intensive or continual monitoring will likely warrant critical care. Examples of health issues that may require care in our ICU include:
- Traumas (hit by car, dog fights, burns, etc.)
- Toxicities (rattlesnake bites, poisoning, etc.)
- Not responding well to current treatments or post-anesthesia
- Metabolic disturbances (organ failure, shock, diabetic ketoacidosis, etc.)
- Difficulty breathing (oxygen support for congestive heart failure, airway disease, etc.)
FAQs About Critical Care for Pets
The following are a few common questions our team receives regarding critical care services at our Orange County veterinary hospital.
- Why would my pet need critical care?
- What is the difference between veterinary emergency and critical care?
- What can I expect from the treatment process in intensive care?
- Can I call the hospital to check up on my pet?
- When do your critical care services operate?
- How long will my pet have to remain in critical care?
- Will you keep in touch with our primary care veterinarian?