Cat Urinary Blockage in San Jose — This Is an Emergency

Life-Threatening Emergency

Current wait status — Winchester urgent care

Winchester opens at 8 AM Pacific for drop-offs. Live wait estimates begin at 9:30 AM Pacific.

Updated 10:10 PM Pacific. This estimate refreshes every 10 minutes during operating hours.

Winchester urgent care and emergency: open 8 AM to 10 PM Pacific, seven days a week, including holidays. Closed 10 PM to 8 AM.
Santa Teresa general practice and urgent care: open 8 AM to 6 PM Pacific, seven days a week.
Walk-ins are accepted at both locations when capacity permits. Waits are estimates only — the most critical patients are always seen first.
For a live estimated wait, call Winchester at (669) 230-5034.

How We Treat Blocked Cats at ARCH

Emergency Assessment Immediate triage, vital signs, and palpation of the bladder. Bloodwork to check kidney function and potassium levels. Urinary Catheterization Hospitalization & IV Fluids

Preventing Recurrence

Feed a prescription urinary diet (Hill Increase water intake — water fountains, wet food, multiple water bowls Reduce stress — Feliway diffusers, vertical space, routine consistency Maintain a healthy weight — obesity increases risk

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Advanced veterinary care in San Jose

ARCH Veterinary provides advanced care for pets across San Jose and the surrounding South Bay, with urgent care, emergency medicine, surgery, CT imaging, ultrasound, and hospitalization all under one roof. Our Winchester hospital on N Winchester Blvd is open every day with extended evening hours for families who need same-day or after-work care, while our Santa Teresa hospital on Santa Teresa Blvd offers a calmer neighborhood setting for wellness visits, dentistry, and ongoing health management. Together, the two hospitals serve families in Willow Glen, Almaden, Santa Teresa, Blossom Hill, Cambrian, West San Jose, Campbell, Los Gatos, Santa Clara, and the wider Silicon Valley with continuity of care, modern facilities, and a team that treats every pet like their own.

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