Skip to content When your pet is in distress, you need care you can reach quickly. Lougheed Animal Hospital in Mission, BC, welcomes walk-in same-day appointments and provides urgent veterinary care for dogs and cats during our regular hours, Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If your pet is experiencing an emergency outside these hours, please contact one of the 24-hour emergency hospitals listed at the bottom of this page. Call (604) 826-7066 as soon as you are concerned about your pet.
Labored breathing, open-mouth breathing in cats, rapid shallow breaths, or blue-tinged gums are emergency signs. If your pet is struggling to breathe, call us immediately and come in without delay. Respiratory emergencies can escalate quickly. Keep your pet calm during transport and call ahead so our team can prepare for your arrival.
A seizure lasting more than two to three minutes is a medical emergency. If your pet is having a seizure, time it if possible, keep them away from furniture and hazards, and call us the moment it ends. Do not put your hand near their mouth during a seizure. Our team will assess the cause and provide supportive care. Bring any information about when the seizure occurred and how long it lasted.
Pets hit by vehicles, fallen from heights, or injured in accidents should be seen immediately, even if they appear to be walking. Internal injuries are not always visible and can become life-threatening quickly. Keep your pet as still as possible during transport and call us on the way so we can prepare for your arrival. Prompt assessment gives your pet the best chance of recovery.
Allergic reactions in dogs and cats can cause facial swelling, hives, vomiting, collapse, or difficulty breathing. Severe allergic reactions are emergencies and can worsen rapidly. If your pet was stung by an insect, ate something unusual, or received a vaccine and is now showing any of these signs, call us immediately. Mild reactions can often be addressed quickly, but we need to assess your pet to determine the appropriate response.
Urinary blockage, particularly in male cats, is a life-threatening emergency. Signs include straining in the litter box without producing urine, frequent trips to the box, crying out, licking at the genitals, or lethargy. A blocked bladder can become fatal within hours if not addressed. Call us immediately if you suspect your cat or dog cannot urinate. Do not wait to see if it resolves on its own.
Pets that have swallowed socks, toys, bones, string, or other objects may show repeated vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, or a painful abdomen. Foreign bodies can cause life-threatening obstructions. Do not induce vomiting unless we advise it, and never pull visible string from the mouth or rectum. Call us right away if you know or suspect your pet has swallowed something.
Pyometra is a serious uterine infection that affects intact female dogs and cats. Signs include vaginal discharge, increased water intake, lethargy, vomiting, and abdominal distension. It is a medical emergency that typically requires surgical intervention. If your intact female pet is showing these signs, call us immediately. Pyometra can deteriorate rapidly and is life-threatening without prompt care.
Sudden lameness, significant limping, open wounds, lacerations, or suspected fractures all warrant same-day assessment. We provide initial wound care, fracture stabilization, and pain management for orthopedic injuries. Some cases may require referral for specialist orthopedic care, and we will coordinate that process for you.
Heatstroke is a life-threatening emergency that can occur quickly in hot weather, especially in parked vehicles or during strenuous exercise. Signs include excessive panting, drooling, weakness, vomiting, and collapse. If you suspect heatstroke, move your pet to a cool area, apply cool water to their body, and call us immediately. Do not use ice water. Get to us as quickly as possible.
Parvovirus is a serious viral infection in under-vaccinated puppies, causing severe vomiting, bloody diarrhea, and life-threatening dehydration. If your puppy is showing these signs, call us immediately. Isolation protocols are in place for suspected parvo cases. Supportive care must be started as quickly as possible. Completing the full puppy vaccine series is the most effective prevention.
Sudden or severe limping, reluctance to bear weight, or obvious signs of pain in a limb all warrant a same-day call. While not all limping is an emergency, sudden lameness following an injury, or limping combined with swelling, heat, or vocalization, should be assessed promptly. We will examine your pet and determine whether imaging or further assessment is needed.
If your pet needs urgent care, call Lougheed Animal Hospital at (604) 826-7066 right away. We are open Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday to Sunday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For after-hours emergencies, contact a 24-hour emergency facility in the Vancouver area.
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For after-hours emergencies, contact Canada West Veterinary Specialists — 604-473-4882.
