Emergency

Call immediately and bring your pet in if you see these symptoms:

• Struck by vehicle – do not hesitate! Get emergency care for your pet immediately.
• Acute pain – sudden lameness, or severe or continuous discomfort.
• Birthing problems –hard labor for more than two hours, without delivering any more puppies or kittens.
• Bloat – abdominal swelling that occurs suddenly.
• Diarrhea or vomiting – the situation is continuous, or you see signs of blood.
• Difficulty breathing – pet is gasping for breath, breathing loudly, or tongue is blue.
• Difficulty urinating or moving bowels – animal does not produce urine or feces, but continues to try.
• Intense itching – biting and scratching continuously, to the point of causing self-harm.
• Loss of consciousness or coordination – pet appears to faint, be comatose, or blind, or is staggering or shaking.
• Severe burns – chemical or heat related.
• Uncontrolled bleeding – from any body part. (Apply pressure immediately.)
• Wounds – a serious laceration, at the abdomen, chest, or elsewhere.

Make an appointment to see us TODAY if your pet has these symptoms:

• Breathing problems – pet is not frantic, and may or may not cough, but eats and drinks normally.
• Burns – minor trauma from heat or chemical contact.
• Diarrhea or vomiting – pet does not seem to be in pain, and discharge does not look unusual or contain blood.
• Ear issues – ears look dirty or smell bad, or pet scratches at one or both ears.
• Foreign object swallowed – it is important that we examine your pet even if you only suspect that a foreign object was ingested.
• Foul odor – from any part of the animal.
• Itching – recurring, but pet is not anxious.
• Seizures

Schedule an appointment within 24 hours for these conditions:

• Intermittent vomiting or diarrhea – pet is not in pain, and you see no evidence of blood or foreign material.
• Itching – skin is not damaged or bleeding, and itching is not continuous.
• Lameness – pet limps when walking, but does not appear to be in pain.
• Loss of appetite – pet refuses food at one meal, but does not otherwise appear to be ill.
• Unusual thirst or urination – excessive drinking and elimination, but no signs of discomfort or blood.

The following hospitals are who we recommend in the case there is an emergency:

• Crossroad Animal Emergency : 11057 Rosecrans Ave., Norwalk CA 90650 (562) 645-6937
• Long Beach animal Emergency : 4720 N. Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach CA 90804 (562) 735-5200
• VCA West Coast Specialty and Emergency : 18300 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 623-7374

1. Physical examination findings
2. Dosages and time of administration of medications
3. Copies of diagnostic data or procedures
4. All radiographs and digital images, for which the facility shall obtain a signed release when transferred
5. Surgical summary
6. Tentative diagnosis and prognosis, if known
7. Any follow up instructions.

Bloomfield Animal Hospital is a trusted name in pets’ preventive, medical, surgical, and emergency care in Lakewood, CA. With a 30-year history as a family-owned pet clinic, it provides modern services in a warm, friendly environment. It’s one of the few veterinary hospitals to be AAHA-accredited.

Dr. Jose Arambulo, owner and chief veterinarian, is experienced in treating eye, ear, and skin disorders and is especially interested in internal medicine, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery. He earned his BS in Medical Technology from the University of Santo Tomas and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of the Philippines. He completed clinical evaluation for veterinary medicine at Purdue University in Indiana and was a veterinarian at Banfield and California before acquiring Bloomfield Animal Hospital.

Dr. Arambulo is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Information Network, Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, Southern California Filipino Veterinary Medical Association, and the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce.

Our Traveling Surgeon, Dr. Zachery Smith, is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He specializes in complex orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. While training, he worked with some of the best orthopedic surgeons in the country. He has lectured both locally and internationally. Dr. Smith plays a leading role at Veterinary Orthopedics of California, which is dedicated to providing high-level surgical services to pets.

Our visiting physician, Dr. Fred Brewer, is a veterinary cardiologist board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology at UCLA and earned his veterinary degree from Cornell University in 2009. Later, he completed a one-year general rotating internship at the California Animal Hospital Veterinary Specialty Group in West Los Angeles and a three-year cardiology residency at Cornell University.