Emergency Vet Care in Abbotsford

When your dog or cat needs immediate medical attention, Abby Veterinary Hospital and Emergency in Abbotsford is here. As a dedicated emergency facility, our team is available every evening and overnight, from 8 PM to 8 AM, to assess and stabilize pets facing urgent medical situations. Our daytime team is also available from 12 PM for urgent concerns that arise during the day. If your pet is in distress, do not wait. Call (604) 969-0911 on your way in and we will be ready for your arrival.

Seizures and Collapse

Seizures and sudden collapse are signs of a neurological, metabolic, or cardiac emergency that require immediate care. Our team stabilizes affected pets, administers appropriate supportive care, and evaluates the underlying cause through diagnostics. Time the seizure if possible and keep your pet away from furniture and hazards during the episode. Call us the moment it ends. We are open from 8 PM to 8 AM every day for emergency cases.

Breathing Difficulties

Breathing difficulties may arise from respiratory infections, allergic reactions, airway obstruction, fluid accumulation, or trauma. Any pet struggling to breathe should be seen immediately. Our team provides oxygen support and rapid stabilization while working to identify the underlying cause. Delayed care in respiratory emergencies can be life-threatening. Call our team on your way in so we can prepare for your pet's arrival.

Heavy Breathing

Heavy or labored breathing that does not resolve on its own, particularly after exertion has stopped, is a warning sign that requires immediate veterinary attention. It may indicate heart disease, respiratory compromise, severe pain, or heatstroke. Our emergency team assesses oxygen levels, heart and lung function, and body temperature to identify the cause and begin supportive care promptly.

Trauma and Accident Injuries

Trauma from vehicle accidents, falls, or impacts requires immediate evaluation even when a pet appears to be walking. Internal injuries are not always visible, and shock can develop rapidly. Our team provides full trauma assessment, stabilization, pain management, and imaging to determine the extent of injuries. Call us immediately after any significant traumatic event so we can prepare for your pet's arrival.

Allergic Reactions

Allergic reactions can develop suddenly and may include facial swelling, hives, vomiting, difficulty breathing, or sudden weakness. Severe reactions can progress to anaphylaxis, which is life-threatening without immediate care. Our team administers appropriate supportive care to manage allergic reactions quickly and monitor your pet's recovery. If you suspect your pet has been stung, bitten, or exposed to a known allergen, contact our team right away.

Urinary Blockage

Urinary blockage, most common in male cats, prevents normal urination and rapidly becomes life-threatening as toxins build up in the body. Signs include straining in the litter box with little or no urine output, crying, restlessness, and lethargy. This is a medical emergency requiring immediate attention. Our team relieves the obstruction, stabilizes your pet with intravenous fluid support, and monitors recovery closely until normal urinary function is restored.

Bloat (Gastric Dilation Volvulus)

Bloat occurs when the stomach fills rapidly with gas and, in severe cases, twists on itself, cutting off blood supply. It most commonly affects large and deep-chested dog breeds and progresses rapidly. Signs include a distended abdomen, unproductive retching, drooling, and extreme restlessness. GDV is a surgical emergency. If you suspect bloat, call our team immediately and come straight in. Every minute counts.

Foreign Body Removal

Pets that swallow toys, fabric, bones, or other objects can develop blockages in the esophagus, stomach, or intestines. Signs of a foreign body include vomiting, refusal to eat, lethargy, and abdominal pain. Depending on the location and type of object, our team may use imaging, endoscopy, or surgery to safely remove the foreign body and restore normal digestive function.

Heatstroke

Heatstroke occurs when a pet's body temperature rises to a dangerous level and the body can no longer regulate itself. It can lead to organ failure and death if not addressed immediately. Signs include excessive panting, drooling, bright red gums, weakness, and collapse. Move your pet to a cool area and contact our team right away. We provide cooling, intravenous fluid support, and continuous monitoring to stabilize affected pets.

Open Fractures

An open fracture, in which bone is visible through the skin, is a serious injury requiring immediate care to prevent infection, manage pain, and support healing. Our team stabilizes the fracture, manages contamination, and uses imaging to assess the severity of the injury. Open fractures carry a high risk of complications without prompt, skilled veterinary attention.

Life-Threatening Conditions

Our emergency team is equipped to assess and stabilize a broad range of life-threatening conditions in dogs and cats, including severe internal bleeding, respiratory failure, shock, and acute organ failure. If your pet is unresponsive, breathing abnormally, or showing any sign of rapid deterioration, contact our team immediately. We are available from 8 PM to 8 AM and our daytime team is also reachable from 12 PM for urgent daytime concerns.

Excessive Bleeding

Excessive bleeding from trauma, deep wounds, or spontaneous hemorrhage requires immediate assessment and intervention to prevent shock. Our team controls active bleeding, assesses blood loss, and stabilizes your pet with supportive care. If your pet has a wound that is bleeding heavily and does not slow with gentle pressure within 5 minutes, contact our emergency team immediately.

Cuts and Wounds

Cuts and wounds can become infected rapidly without proper assessment and care. Our team evaluates wound depth, cleans and flushes the injury, and determines whether closure, bandaging, or further management is required. We also assess the risk of infection and provide appropriate supportive care to support healing and prevent complications.

Lacerations

Lacerations involve deeper tissue layers and require skilled veterinary care for proper closure, infection prevention, and pain management. Our team assesses laceration depth and applies appropriate closure techniques. Untreated or improperly managed lacerations can lead to prolonged healing, scarring, and serious infection.

Limping

Sudden limping, particularly if it is severe or follows an accident, requires prompt veterinary assessment to rule out fractures, ligament injuries, or other serious causes. Our team uses physical examination and imaging to evaluate lameness and determine the appropriate next steps for your pet's care and comfort.

Skin Absence

Skin absence injuries, also known as degloving injuries, occur when skin is torn away from underlying tissue due to trauma or severe abrasion. These injuries require careful wound management, protective dressings, pain management, and in some cases surgical reconstruction. Our team provides immediate care to minimize infection risk and support tissue recovery.

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What are Abby Vet Emergency's overnight hours in Abbotsford?

Our emergency team is available every day from 8 PM to 8 AM. Daytime veterinary services are available from 12 PM to 8 PM. If you are unsure whether your pet needs emergency care, call (604) 969-0911 and our team will guide you.

What should I do if my pet is having a seizure?

Stay calm, keep your pet away from furniture and hazards, and time the seizure. Do not put your hands near your pet’s mouth. Call our emergency team the moment the seizure ends. A seizure lasting more than two to three minutes or repeated seizures require immediate veterinary attention.

How do I know if my dog has bloat?

Signs of bloat include a visibly distended or hard abdomen, repeated unproductive retching, excessive drooling, and extreme restlessness or distress. If you notice these signs in your dog, especially a large or deep-chested breed, contact our emergency team immediately and come straight in.

My cat cannot urinate. Is that an emergency?

Yes. A cat that is straining to urinate and producing no urine has a urinary blockage, which is a life-threatening emergency. Call our team immediately. Urinary blockages in male cats can become fatal within hours without veterinary intervention.

If your pet needs emergency care in Abbotsford, do not wait. Our team is here from 8 PM to 8 AM every day. Call (604) 969-0911 on your way in so we can prepare for your arrival. Daytime care is also available from 12 PM.