TrueCare for Pets
Studio City
Los Angeles, CA
Emergency Medicine

24/7 Emergency and Specialty

Pet emergency medicine by BluePearl.

Pet emergencies can be scary – we’re here to help you handle them.

We understand that seeing your pet sick, hurt or in distress can be stressful – especially if you don’t know what’s wrong. Fortunately, our experienced ER clinicians are prepared to take action and help.

A vet tech examines a dog and is delighted

Common pet emergencies.

A BluePearl anesthesiology and pain management vet prepares to fix an anesthetic facemask on a yellow lab while a vet tech helps hold the dog on the exam table.

Acting quickly in an emergency may save your pet’s life.

If your pet is experiencing an emergency, you’ll have an entire veterinary team helping them so you can get back to what matters most – spending precious moments together.

  • Accidents, injuries and trauma (hit-by-car, animal attacks, etc.)
  • Bleeding 
  • Bloat (gastric dilatation volvulus, or GDV)
  • Collapse or unresponsiveness
  • Complications from chronic diseases 
  • Difficulty breathing 
  • Straining to urinate
  • Ingestion of medications, poisons or objects 
  • Seizures
  • Vomiting and diarrhea

Our emergency team.

Experience makes all the difference. 

Our emergency team is made up of veterinarians, vet technicians and assistants, and support staff with rigorous training and experience in specialty medicine. The team works hand in hand to provide the comprehensive, compassionate care your pet needs and deserves. Because we’re a multidisciplinary hospital, the team can consult the expertise of other specialty departments, too.

Morgan Cavanaugh

VMD

Emergency Medicine
Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of California, Santa Cruz
Off duty

In his free time, Dr. Cavanaugh enjoys surfing, scuba diving and traveling.

Elizabeth Craig

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Dr. Elizabeth Craig’s life calling is saving animals and helping to nurse them back to health. Her clinical interests include trauma, sepsis, acute and chronic pain management, respiratory diseases and immune-mediated diseases.

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Canada
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Off duty

Dr. Craig and her husband share a son and four pets, a one-eyed Scottie named Grace, a labradoodle mix named Simon and cats named Charlemagne and Nero. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and exploring LA with her family on the weekends.

Karina de Anda

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Dr. Karina de Anda’s clinical interests include internal medicine, exotic animal medicine and emergency medicine.

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
  • Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences, University of California, Davis
Off duty

When not helping pets in need, Dr. de Anda enjoys spending time with all her own pets, reading, baking and exploring the beautiful geography California has to offer with her sisters.

Cris Fontes

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Dr. Cris Fontes has a passion for emergency veterinary medicine.

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, AL
  • Bachelor of Science, Auburn University, AL
Off duty

In his free time, Dr. Fontes likes to spend quality time with his wife and three kids, going to the movies, ice skating or playing hockey.

Lindsey Louderback

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Dr. Lindsey Louderback’s clinical interests include emergency and internal medicine.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center, Shelton, CT
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan
  • Bachelor of Arts, English, Colgate University, Hamilton, NY
Off duty

In her free time, Dr. Louderback enjoys reading, traveling, spoiling her dog and spending time with family and friends.

Peter Norfeldt

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Since joining TrueCare in 2021, Dr. Peter Norfeldt has been dedicated to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.

In addition to emergency medicine, Dr. Norfeldt has a special interest in end-of-life and palliative care. He strives to provide comfort, dignity, and individualized attention to pets and their families during challenging times.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital, Thousand Oaks, CA
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
Off duty

Outside of work, Dr. Norfeldt enjoys traveling the world with his partner, Matthew, and spending time at home with their golden retriever, Colby Jack, and guinea pigs, Chicken and Waffles. In his free time, he also loves baking and practicing ballroom dancing.

Cindy Sibrian

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Dr. Cindy Sibrian’s clinical interests include emergency medicine and ophthalmology.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA Animal Specialty Group, Los Angeles, CA
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan
  • Bachelor of Science, California State University, Northridge
Off duty

When not at work, Dr. Sibrian spends time loving her pets.

Juli White

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Dr. Juli White loves the excitement of emergency and critical care medicine, especially the pets and people that she gets to interact with on a nightly basis.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital, Denver, CO
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
  • Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, University of California, Santa Barbra

Angel Wu

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Dr. Angel Wu enjoys the challenges working in the emergency room provides and finding creative solutions to help pets in need.

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of California, San Diego
Off duty

Dr. Wu is originally from Los Angeles. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors, photography, traveling, country music and cross-country skiing.

What to expect.

We know an unexpected trip to the emergency pet hospital can be stressful, and we want you to be prepared so you have one less thing to worry about. Our entire BluePearl team will be with you every step of the way.

Before your visit

  • If possible, call us before arriving so we can discuss your pet’s condition, help you with directions and prepare our team.
  • Collect your pet’s medical records, current medication or any historical information.
  • If your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, bring the substance with you if it’s safe to do so.

During your visit

  • When you arrive, let us know if you need help bringing your pet in from the car, and we’ll be ready to assist you.
  • Our team will perform an initial triage exam on your pet to assess their condition.
  • To stabilize your pet, we may need to administer IV fluids, pain medications, oxygen therapy and sometimes blood or plasma transfusions.
  • Before you leave, you’ll receive discharge instructions and a list of any recommended medications.

After your visit

  • We’ll let your family veterinarian know about your pet’s condition and the treatment they receive at BluePearl. This communication is key in the ongoing management of your pet’s care.
  • You know your pet better than anyone, and you play a crucial role in any follow-up treatment necessary. If you have any concerns about providing care at home (such as giving medication or monitoring your pet’s symptoms), let us know – we’re here for you.