Urgent Care

At Mascot Animal Hospital, we are open late into the evening and able to assess urgent cases during our extended hours. Calling us first allows our team to guide you quickly and safely on the next best step for your pet.

What Happens When You Call

• We help determine whether your pet should come in immediately
• Pets needing urgent treatment or stabilization may be admitted for hospitalization
• If advanced emergency care is required, we guide you directly to the appropriate facility
You don’t have to decide alone. We help you decide safely.

Hospitalization & Critical Care

When your pet needs close monitoring or intensive treatment, we provide attentive care in a controlled and supportive environment.
• Continuous monitoring of vital signs
• IV fluids, oxygen support, and pain management when needed
• Ongoing assessment to guide treatment decisions
We keep you informed with clear updates and next steps.

Extended Availability

Urgent concerns don’t always happen during business hours.
• Evening urgent assessments based on medical need
• Same-day urgent appointments whenever possible
• Direct guidance by phone to assess urgency

Signs That Need Immediate Attention

If you’re seeing any of the following, contact us right away.

Excessive Bleeding

• Heavy or uncontrolled bleeding
• Rapid assessment and stabilization
• Monitoring to prevent shock

Breathing Difficulties

• Labored or rapid breathing
• Oxygen support when needed
• Diagnostic evaluation

Seizures or Collapse

• Sudden collapse or seizures
• Stabilization and monitoring
• Investigation of underlying causes

Heatstroke

• Overheating or collapse
• Controlled cooling
• Organ monitoring

Allergic Reactions

• Facial swelling, vomiting, breathing difficulty
• Emergency medications when needed
• Close observation

Trauma & Serious Injuries

Accidents and Falls

• Pain control and full assessment
• Imaging when needed
• Stabilization and treatment planning

Cuts, Wounds, and Lacerations

• Wound assessment and cleaning
• Bleeding control
• Sutures or bandaging if required

Foreign Objects or Embedded Material

• Safe removal
• Tissue care
• Infection prevention

Illnesses That May Need Urgent Care

Ear Infections

• Ear exam and diagnostics
• Targeted treatment

Urinary Tract Infections

• Urinalysis
• Medical treatment
• Monitoring

Mobility & Urinary Emergencies

Sudden Limping

• Joint and muscle assessment
• Imaging when needed

Urinary Blockage

(Life-threatening, especially in male cats)
• Immediate stabilization
• Relief of obstruction
• Close monitoring

Reproductive Emergencies

Emergency C-Section

• Assessment of mother and babies
• Surgical intervention when necessary
• Post-delivery monitoring

Other Critical Conditions

Bloat (GDV)

• Rapid assessment and stabilization
• Diagnostic confirmation
• Emergency medical or surgical care

When to Seek Emergency Care

If your pet shows a sudden change in behavior, breathing, movement, or consciousness – or if something doesn’t feel right – seek veterinary care immediately.
We are here to assess, stabilize, and guide next steps with care and urgency.

After-Hours Emergency Care

If advanced emergency care is required, we may direct you to:

Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley

Unit 302, 6325 204th Street, Langley, BC
(604) 514-1711

Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital

10436 173 Street, Surrey, BC
(604) 514-8383
+1(604) 473-4882
1988 Kootenay Street, Vancouver

Canada West Veterinary Specialists & 24/7 Emergency

+1(604) 473-4882
1988 Kootenay Street, Vancouver

Emergencies are stressful. Questions are expected.
At Mascot Animal Hospital, we focus on calm assessment, clear communication, and acting quickly when it matters most.