Cat and dog ICU in Laguna Hills, CA
Critical Care That Rises to the Moment
When a pet is critically ill or seriously injured, they need a team that can think quickly, monitor closely, and respond as their condition changes. Rise Pet Health provides a dedicated cat and dog ICU in Laguna Hills, CA for pets who need advanced monitoring, intensive treatment, and coordinated care for complex emergencies.
Our ICU is led by board-certified criticalists Dr. Eileen Wong and Dr. Mike Walters, whose advanced training in emergency and critical care medicine helps guide care for unstable and medically complicated patients. They work alongside our emergency veterinarians, specialists, and trained technicians to support pets with serious conditions such as breathing difficulty, trauma, shock, sepsis, neurologic symptoms, organ dysfunction, toxicity, or complications after surgery.
Collaborative Critical Care at Rise
Because critical care often involves more than one problem at a time, our doctors collaborate across departments when a pet needs multiple perspectives. Internal medicine, neurology, surgery, oncology, and other specialty teams can work together under one roof to help build a care plan around the full picture of your pet’s condition.
Conditions That May Require ICU Care
Pets may need ICU care after an emergency, referral, surgery, or sudden change in condition. Common reasons for ICU hospitalization include:
- Trouble breathing or oxygen needs
- Severe trauma or injury
- Shock or abnormal blood pressure
- Sepsis or serious infection
- Severe vomiting, diarrhea, or dehydration
- Toxicity or poisoning
- Seizures or neurologic changes
- Severe anemia or blood loss
- Heart or respiratory emergencies
- Complications from diabetes or endocrine disease
- Post-operative monitoring after major surgery
- Complex cases involving more than one body system
If your pet is collapsing, struggling to breathe, unable to stand, having seizures, bleeding, acting disoriented, or rapidly getting worse, seek emergency care right away.
Emergency and Referral ICU Care
Rise Pet Health cares for ICU patients from our emergency department and through referrals from family veterinarians and other animal hospitals.
If your pet arrives through our emergency service, our team will begin stabilizing them right away and may recommend ICU hospitalization if they need ongoing support. If your pet is referred, we will review their history, diagnostics, current treatment, and next steps so care can continue with clarity and momentum.
Throughout hospitalization, our team will explain what we know, what we are monitoring, and how your pet is responding to care.
What to Expect if Your Pet Is Admitted to the ICU
If your pet is admitted to the ICU, our team will discuss their condition, recommended diagnostics, treatment options, and goals for hospitalization. Care may include oxygen therapy, IV fluids, medications, pain control, lab work, imaging, specialist evaluation, and continuous or frequent monitoring.
Because critical cases can change quickly, treatment plans may be adjusted as your pet responds. Our team will communicate with you throughout hospitalization and help you understand each step.
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The Situation
A dog or cat arrives through emergency or referral with a serious condition.
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The Team Approach
The critical care doctor works with another specialist, such as an internist, neurologist, surgeon, or oncologist.
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The ICU Plan
The pet receives advanced monitoring, treatment, diagnostics, and support.
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The Outcome
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Why Choose Rise Pet Health for ICU Care?
Families choose Rise Pet Health for critical care because our hospital offers:
- A dedicated ICU for dogs and cats
- Board-certified critical care doctors
- 24/7 emergency care
- Two technicians managing ICU patients
- Emergency and referral case support
- Collaboration across specialty departments
- Advanced diagnostics and treatment capabilities
- Clear communication during hospitalization
When your pet is critically ill, you deserve a team that is prepared, focused, and working together.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cat and Dog ICU Care
ICU admission means your pet needs a higher level of monitoring and treatment than a standard hospital stay can provide. This may include oxygen support, IV fluids, pain management, blood pressure monitoring, medications, or frequent reassessment.
Yes. Rise Pet Health sees critical care cases from our emergency department and through referrals from family veterinarians and other hospitals.
Yes. Rise Pet Health provides 24/7 emergency and critical care for hospitalized patients.
Rise Pet Health has a dedicated ICU, board-certified critical care doctors, two technicians managing ICU patients, and access to specialty departments that can collaborate on complex cases.
If your pet is struggling to breathe, collapsing, having seizures, unable to stand, bleeding, or getting worse quickly, come to Rise Pet Health immediately.