Papaya Veterinary Emergency - Encinitas

We offer onsite bloodwork through our on-site lab to quickly obtain results for complete blood counts (CBCs), chemistry panels, and screening for disease. Rapid diagnostics enable timely emergency treatment, from toxins to organ dysfunction or infectious diseases.

Our in-house digital X-ray system allows for rapid, high-quality imaging to diagnose fractures, foreign bodies, internal obstructions, or other critical conditions. Results are available immediately to guide urgent or emergency treatments.

We utilize state-of-the-art ultrasound technology for non-invasive internal evaluations, including abdominal, cardiac, and reproductive systems. This helps us promptly identify issues like masses, fluid accumulation, or foreign objects in pets requiring emergency or urgent care.

We perform routine and emergent spay/neuter procedures with high precision and advanced anesthesia, ensuring safety and comfort for pets undergoing elective or urgent surgeries. Our protocols include meticulous post-operative monitoring and pain management.

We surgically remove ingested or lodged foreign objects from pets' gastrointestinal or respiratory tracts using advanced diagnostic tools like radiography and endoscopy. Our team prioritizes minimally invasive techniques when possible, with strict post-operative care.

Our experienced team performs C-sections in emergency and urgent situations to deliver puppies or kittens when natural birth is life-threatening to the parent or the litter. We provide critical perioperative care, including neonatal resuscitation and recovery support for mothers.

We surgically repair traumatic wounds, deep lacerations, and abrasions using sterile techniques and advanced wound management to restore function and promote healing. Our team evaluates the extent of tissue damage with X-rays or ultrasound as needed.

We provide 24/7 life-saving emergency services for critically ill or injured pets, ensuring swift stabilization through advanced diagnostics, intensive monitoring, and immediate medical intervention to address conditions like trauma, seizures, poisoning, or organ failure.

Our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) offers continuous, high-level monitoring for hospitalized pets with sophisticated equipment, including multi-parameter tracking, to ensure optimal recovery. We handle overnight stays with personalized care tailored to each pet's needs, whether post-surgery or under emergency care.

Our dedicated oxygen unit provides respiratory support for critically ill or injured pets experiencing distress, post-anesthesia recovery, or conditions like smoke inhalation or heatstroke. Our team ensures safe and efficient oxygen administration around the clock.

We administer IV fluids using our modern facilities to support hydration, electrolyte balance, and recovery in critical cases, including dehydration, toxicity, or post-operative care. Our team ensures safe and effective delivery for pets undergoing intensive stabilization or recovery.

We provide comprehensive pain management for emergency and post-surgical cases with advanced techniques, including multi-modal analgesia. Our team customizes protocols to minimize discomfort, ensuring pets receive compassionate and effective care during recovery.