Dog ate chocolate? Come straight in
If your pet ate chocolate, xylitol, rat poison or antifreeze, or your cat ate any part of a lily, do not wait to see how it goes. Call us with what was eaten, how much and when, and start driving.
Right now
Monday – Saturday, 9 AM – 8:30 PM · Tue to 6 PM Mon–Sat 9 AM–8:30 PM · Tue to 6 PM · Sunday closed
Call now
(714) 274-9305 One tap from any phone
Where we are
6937 Warner Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92647
What to do now
Act fast: early treatment works best
With most toxins, treatment works best early, before your pet looks unwell. Once symptoms show, treatment is harder.
- Call (714) 274-9305 and tell us what was eaten, how much, and when
- Bring the packaging or a photo — the type matters as much as the amount
- Bring your pet’s weight if you know it
- Keep them warm, contained and calm on the way
Do not make your pet vomit unless a veterinarian has told you to — some substances cause more harm when they are vomited back up.
What we do here
How we treat poisoning
This hospital is set up to treat poisoning, and the equipment we need is available in-house.
- Decontamination (removing the toxin before more is absorbed) where it is still useful and safe
- In-house laboratory for same-visit bloodwork
- Intravenous fluid support and medication to protect the organs at risk
- An ICU with close monitoring of heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen; most hospitalized patients are monitored overnight by a veterinary technician, with a veterinarian on call
What to expect
You hear the plan before we start
Checked as soon as you arrive
Your pet is assessed immediately. The most critical patients are seen first, so you may still wait even if the waiting room looks quiet.
What we found
We explain what we have found, what we recommend, and what it will cost before we proceed.
Home or ICU
Patients who need continued monitoring stay with us in our ICU. Most hospitalized patients are monitored overnight by a veterinary technician, with a veterinarian on call; only critically ill patients needing continuous veterinarian supervision are transferred. Everyone else goes home with written instructions.
Other poisons
Common poisons in dogs and cats
If your pet has eaten any of these, call rather than wait — and if it is not listed, call anyway.
- Chocolate, especially dark and baking chocolate
- Grapes and raisins
- Xylitol, in gum, candy and some peanut butters
- Lilies — fatal to cats in small amounts, including the pollen
- Rat and mouse bait
- Antifreeze
- Onions and garlic
- Human medication, prescription or over the counter
Which visit is this?
Choose the Right Care for Your Pet
From routine wellness to urgent and emergency care, it all happens under one roof at 6937 Warner Avenue. The difference is how quickly your pet needs to be seen.
Emergency Care
Open now · until 8:30 PM
Come in now — call on the way if you can.
For potentially life-threatening conditions. No appointment needed.
Difficulty breathing · collapse · severe bleeding · suspected poisoning · a swollen or bloated abdomen · seizures · inability to urinate
Calling on the way allows our veterinary team to prepare for your pet’s arrival.
Urgent Care
Same-day care · Walk-ins welcome
When your pet needs to be seen today.
For problems that should not wait for a routine appointment but are not immediately life-threatening.
Vomiting or diarrhea · limping or pain · ear or eye problems · wounds · decreased appetite · sudden changes in behavior or energy
Wellness & Preventive Care
Appointments available
Keeping healthy pets healthy.
Preventive care and planned medical visits, including wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, surgery consultations, dermatology, and routine diagnostics.
Not sure which type of care your pet needs? Call us. Tell us what you’re seeing, and our veterinary team can help you determine how quickly your pet should be evaluated.
Common questions
Questions we are asked
How much chocolate is dangerous for a dog?
It depends on the type and your dog's weight. Dark and baking chocolate contain far more theobromine (the substance that is toxic to dogs) than milk chocolate. Call (714) 274-9305 with the wrapper and your dog's weight and we will tell you whether to come in.
Should I make my dog vomit at home?
Not unless a veterinarian has told you to. With some substances, vomiting causes more harm on the way back up. Call us first and describe what happened.
What if it happens on a Sunday?
Animal Republic is open Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 8:30 PM, and until 6 PM on Tuesday. We are closed on Sundays. When we are closed, new emergencies are referred to a 24-hour emergency facility.
Come in, or call us on the way
If your pet needs to be seen, call and tell us what is happening. We will tell you what to do next and get ready for you before you arrive.
- Address
- 6937 Warner Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92647 - Hours
- Monday – Saturday, 9 AM – 8:30 PM · Tue to 6 PMSunday: closed.
- Phone
- (714) 274-9305