When your pet needs care right away, Homer Animal Hospital is here. We provide same-day urgent care for dogs and cats in Vancouver, Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If your pet is showing signs of a serious medical emergency, call us at (604) 416-4114 as soon as possible so we can prepare for your arrival. For emergencies outside our hours, Canada West Veterinary Specialists and 24/7 Emergency can be reached at (604) 473-4882 and VCA Canada Vancouver Animal Emergency at (604) 879-3737.
Labored breathing, open-mouth breathing in cats, or blue-tinged gums are signs of a respiratory emergency that require immediate attention. Do not wait to see if it improves. Call Homer Animal Hospital at (604) 416-4114 as you make your way to us. Our team will prioritize your pet on arrival and assess oxygen levels, airway function, and cardiac status. Causes can include infection, trauma, heart conditions, and fluid accumulation.
A seizure lasting more than two minutes, or multiple seizures in a short window, is a medical emergency. Keep your pet away from furniture and sharp objects during the episode. Do not put your hand near their mouth. Time the seizure if possible and call us the moment it ends. We assess for underlying causes including toxin exposure, metabolic disorders, and neurological conditions and provide stabilizing care.
If your pet has been hit by a vehicle, fallen from a height, or sustained blunt-force trauma, seek care immediately even if they appear to be walking. Internal injuries are not always visible. Call us while you are on the way and we will prepare for your arrival. We assess for fractures, internal bleeding, and shock and provide stabilization, pain management, and surgical referral if needed.
Sudden swelling of the face, hives, vomiting, or collapse following a sting, bite, or ingestion can indicate a severe allergic reaction. Toxin ingestion from household plants, human foods such as grapes, raisins, or xylitol, or rodenticides is a time-critical emergency. Call us immediately. Do not induce vomiting unless advised. Bring the container or plant if you can identify it. Every minute matters in these cases.
Urinary obstruction, particularly in male cats, is life-threatening. Signs include straining to urinate, frequent trips to the litter box with little or no output, vocalizing, and lethargy. This condition can become fatal within hours without veterinary care. If your cat has not produced urine in more than 24 hours or is showing any of these signs, call us at (604) 416-4114 right away.
Deep cuts, lacerations, embedded objects, and suspected ingestion of foreign material all require prompt evaluation. Do not pull visible string from the mouth or rectum. For bleeding wounds, apply gentle pressure with a clean cloth while you make your way to us. We assess wound depth, provide cleaning and closure, and determine whether imaging is needed to locate ingested or embedded material.
If your pet needs urgent care in Vancouver, call Homer Animal Hospital right away at (604) 416-4114. We are open 7 days a week, walk-ins welcome. For emergencies after hours, contact Canada West Veterinary Specialists and 24/7 Emergency at (604) 473-4882.
