What to Do in a Pet Emergency

Pet emergencies are stressful, but staying calm and acting quickly makes a real difference. Here's what we recommend for Sharon and York Region pet owners.

Signs of an emergency

Seek immediate veterinary care if your pet shows:

• Difficulty breathing or choking
• Collapse or inability to stand
• Severe bleeding or trauma
• Suspected poisoning
• Repeated vomiting or diarrhea with lethargy
• Inability to urinate (especially in male cats)
• Seizures

During clinic hours

Call us at 905-478-4664 first if possible. We can advise you on whether to come in immediately and prepare for your arrival.

After hours

For after-hours and emergency care, contact our partner:

404 Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital 905-953-1933

They provide 24/7 emergency services for pets in our region.

What to bring

If you can, bring any medications your pet is taking and a sample of whatever they may have ingested. Having your regular vet's information helps the emergency team provide the best care.

We're always here to support you — during the day at our clinic, and through our emergency partners at night.