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Five Bay Area emergency vets

1. All Animals Emergency Hospital 1333 Ninth Ave., S.F. (415) 566-0530 or (415) 566-0531 Mon.-Fri., 6 p.m.-8 a.m. following day; Sat., noon-Mon., 8 a.m.

2. Berkeley Dog and Cat Hospital/Special Veterinary Services 2126 Haste, Berk. (510) 848-5041 Daily, 6 p.m.-8 a.m.

3. Pet Emergency and Specialty Center 901 E. Francisco Blvd., S.F. (415) 456-7372 Mon.-Thurs., 5:30 p.m.-8 a.m. following day; Fri., 5:30 p.m.-Mon., 8 a.m.

4. Pet Emergency Treatment Service 1048 University, Berk. (510) 548-6684 Mon.-Thurs., 6 p.m.-8 a.m. following day; Fri., 6 p.m.-Mon., 8 a.m.

5. Pets Unlimited 2343 Fillmore, S.F. (415) 563-6700 Open 24 hours