Emergency Surgical Services in Abbotsford

When your pet faces a surgical emergency, immediate, skilled intervention can be the difference between life and death. Abby Veterinary Hospital and Emergency in Abbotsford provides emergency surgical services for dogs and cats, with our team available every evening from 8 PM to handle urgent surgical cases. Our in-house surgical suite, experienced DVMs, and dedicated support team are equipped to manage a range of emergency procedures with focus on your pet’s safety, stability, and recovery.

Emergency Soft Tissue Surgery

Soft tissue surgery encompasses a wide range of procedures involving the skin, organs, and internal structures that may require urgent intervention. Emergency soft tissue surgery at Abby Vet includes procedures for abdominal injuries, organ complications, severe wounds, and other urgent cases where delayed care poses a risk to your pet's life. Our team performs these procedures with careful pre-surgical assessment, individualized anesthesia planning, and dedicated post-operative monitoring to support the safest possible outcome.

Emergency Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic emergencies involving bones, joints, and surrounding structures, including open fractures, traumatic dislocations, and severe ligament injuries, require prompt surgical assessment and intervention. Our team stabilizes the injury, uses imaging to confirm the nature and extent of the damage, and performs emergency orthopedic procedures when necessary to prevent further tissue damage, relieve pain, and support recovery. Post-surgical monitoring and pain management are integral parts of our orthopedic care.

Cesarean Section

When natural delivery is not proceeding safely for the mother or offspring, a Cesarean section may be required to protect both lives. Our team monitors labor progression carefully and responds quickly when fetal or maternal distress is identified. Emergency C-sections at Abby Vet involve close coordination between our surgical and neonatal support teams to achieve the best possible outcomes for mom and her litter.

GDV Surgery (Gastric Dilation Volvulus)

GDV is a rapidly progressing and life-threatening condition in which the stomach fills with gas and twists, cutting off blood supply to surrounding tissues. Emergency GDV surgery at Abby Vet involves immediate stabilization, surgical correction of the torsion, and post-operative monitoring in our care environment. If you suspect your dog has bloat, contact our team immediately. This condition is fatal without prompt surgical intervention.

Tumor Surgery

Tumor surgery may become urgent when a mass ruptures, bleeds internally, or causes sudden obstruction or organ compromise. Our team assesses tumors using physical examination and imaging and performs surgical removal when prompt intervention is needed to protect your pet's health and comfort. We approach all tumor surgery with careful pre-surgical planning, compassionate communication with pet owners, and attentive post-operative care.

Gastrotomy

Gastrotomy is a surgical procedure to open and access the stomach, most commonly performed to remove a foreign object that cannot pass naturally and has become lodged. Objects such as toys, rocks, bones, and fabric can cause serious obstruction and internal damage if not addressed promptly. Our team performs gastrotomy when imaging confirms a surgical approach is required, with focused post-operative care to support your pet's recovery.

Exploratory Surgery

When imaging and diagnostics have not been able to fully explain your pet's symptoms, or when a rapidly deteriorating condition requires immediate surgical assessment, exploratory surgery allows our team to directly evaluate the abdominal organs and identify the source of the problem. Exploratory surgery may reveal internal bleeding, organ complications, masses, or other findings that guide the next steps in your pet's care.

Splenectomy

Splenectomy, the surgical removal of the spleen, may be required urgently when the spleen is ruptured, severely enlarged, or harboring a bleeding tumor. Splenic masses in dogs, particularly hemangiosarcoma, can rupture without warning and cause life-threatening internal hemorrhage. Our team responds quickly to splenic emergencies, performing surgical stabilization and removal while supporting your pet through recovery in our care environment.

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What emergency surgeries can Abby Vet perform overnight in Abbotsford?

Our team is equipped to perform a range of emergency surgical procedures overnight, including GDV surgery, Cesarean sections, exploratory surgery, splenectomy, gastrotomy for foreign body removal, and soft tissue procedures. Call (604) 969-0911 if your pet needs urgent surgical care.

How do I know if my dog's bloating stomach is a GDV emergency?

Signs of GDV include a visibly distended and hard abdomen, unproductive retching, excessive drooling, and extreme restlessness. This is a surgical emergency. If you notice these signs, especially in a large or deep-chested breed, contact our team immediately and come directly to our clinic.

Is emergency surgery available at Abby Vet overnight?

Yes. Our emergency surgical team is on site from 8 PM to 8 AM every day. Daytime surgical consultations are available from 12 PM. Call (604) 969-0911 to reach our team.

What does post-operative care look like at Abby Vet?

After surgery, your pet is monitored continuously by our team in our care environment. We assess pain levels, vital signs, incision healing, and recovery from anesthesia. We will provide detailed discharge instructions and schedule follow-up appointments to support your pet’s recovery at home.

Emergency surgical care is available at Abby Vet in Abbotsford from 8 PM to 8 AM every day. If your pet needs urgent surgical attention, call (604) 969-0911 immediately on your way in. Our team will be ready.