Urgent Veterinary Care in Langley, BC
Urgent veterinary care in Langley, BC is available at Latimer Animal Hospital for dogs and cats facing sudden or serious health concerns that cannot wait for a scheduled appointment. We are open Monday through Sunday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and see urgent cases during clinic hours. If your pet is showing signs of a serious or rapidly worsening condition, call (236) 473-0375 before arriving so our team can prepare to see your pet promptly. For life-threatening conditions outside our operating hours, please contact one of the 24-hour referral hospitals listed in our footer.
Breathing Difficulty
Respiratory distress is always a serious concern requiring immediate veterinary attention. Labored breathing, blue-tinged gums, gasping, choking, or open-mouth breathing in a cat are all signs of a critical situation. We provide oxygen support, airway assessment, and diagnostic imaging to identify the underlying cause. Conditions including airway obstruction, pneumonia, heart failure, fluid accumulation, and chest trauma are all managed urgently at Latimer Animal Hospital. Contact us immediately at (236) 473-0375 if your pet is struggling to breathe.
Seizures or Collapse
Sudden seizures or collapse indicate a serious medical concern requiring same-day evaluation. These episodes may stem from neurological conditions, toxin exposure, metabolic disorders, or cardiac events. Our team assesses vital signs, stabilizes the patient, and performs diagnostic testing to identify the underlying cause. Anti-seizure support, oxygen, and cardiac management are initiated as needed. Quick assessment during a seizure or collapse event can prevent lasting neurological damage and identifies conditions that respond well to prompt care.
Trauma and Accident
Accidents involving vehicles, falls, or animal attacks require immediate stabilization and assessment. We manage shock, control bleeding, address breathing concerns, and perform thorough evaluation to identify internal injuries, fractures, and neurological damage. Diagnostic imaging is used to assess injury extent. Pain management, wound care, and ongoing monitoring are all part of trauma care at Latimer Animal Hospital. Contact us immediately if your pet has been involved in an accident, even if they appear to be walking normally.
Allergic Reactions
Severe allergic reactions cause facial swelling, hives, vomiting, difficulty breathing, and can progress to anaphylactic shock. We manage allergic reactions with antihistamines, corticosteroids, and supportive care. Common triggers include insect stings, certain foods, and vaccines. Our team monitors airway function and provides oxygen support when needed. Mild skin reactions may be monitored, but any involvement of the face, throat, or breathing requires same-day attention.
Urinary Blockage
Urinary obstruction is life-threatening and most common in male cats, though it also occurs in dogs. Signs include straining to urinate, crying out, complete inability to produce urine, and lethargy. Complete blockage causes rapid kidney damage and electrolyte imbalances. Our team performs catheterization, relieves the obstruction, and stabilizes metabolic disturbances with intravenous fluid support. Urinary blockage requires same-day care. If your male cat has not urinated in twelve or more hours, contact us immediately.
Pyometra
Pyometra is a life-threatening uterine infection affecting unspayed female dogs and cats. It causes toxin buildup, sepsis, and organ failure if not addressed on the same day. Signs include lethargy, increased thirst, vomiting, and vaginal discharge. Our team stabilizes affected patients with fluid support and antibiotics before performing urgent surgical removal of the infected uterus. Prompt care is critical, as delays significantly reduce survival rates. If your unspayed female pet is unwell, same-day evaluation is essential.
Foreign Body Removal
Pets frequently ingest objects that cause intestinal obstruction. Common foreign bodies include toys, clothing items, bones, string, hair ties, and household items. Signs include repeated vomiting after eating, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and lethargy. We use radiography and ultrasound to locate foreign bodies and assess the extent of obstruction before performing surgery. Prompt surgical removal prevents intestinal perforation and tissue death. Contact us if your pet may have swallowed something hazardous.
Heatstroke
Heatstroke can cause organ failure within minutes. We provide immediate cooling, intravenous fluid support, and intensive monitoring for overheated pets. Signs include excessive panting, drooling, weakness, vomiting, and collapse. We monitor body temperature carefully to prevent overcooling and address complications including kidney injury, neurological effects, and clotting disorders. Rapid care for heatstroke significantly improves survival outcomes.
Orthopedic and Wound Repair
Traumatic injuries to bones, joints, and soft tissues require immediate evaluation and often surgical repair. We provide urgent orthopedic care for fractures, dislocations, and severe wounds. Our team assesses wound contamination, manages pain, and performs necessary repairs or stabilization. Prompt care prevents infection, improper healing, and permanent mobility loss.
Lacerations and Wound Care
Deep cuts, puncture wounds, and traumatic injuries require prompt cleaning and closure. We assess wound depth, control bleeding, check for underlying damage, and provide thorough cleaning and appropriate closure. Antibiotics and pain management support healing and infection prevention. Prompt wound care within hours of injury improves healing outcomes significantly.
Limping
Sudden severe limping may indicate fractures, ligament tears, or joint injuries requiring same-day evaluation. We assess pain levels, joint stability, and weight-bearing ability through physical examination and radiography. Some limping results from minor muscle strain and can be managed conservatively, while other cases require urgent intervention. We help determine which category your pet falls into and provide appropriate care.
Parvovirus Care
Parvovirus is a serious and highly contagious viral infection in puppies and unvaccinated dogs. Signs include severe vomiting, bloody diarrhea, lethargy, and rapid dehydration. Our care approach includes aggressive intravenous fluid support, anti-nausea products, and nutritional support. We isolate affected patients to prevent disease spread. Early, intensive care significantly improves survival rates for parvovirus.
FAQs
We are open Monday through Sunday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, including weekends. We see urgent cases during our operating hours. For critical care needs outside our hours, please contact Canada West Veterinary Specialists at (604) 473-4882, VCA Canada Vancouver Animal Referral Centre at (604) 879-3737, or the 24-hour Coquitlam animal care facility at (778) 743-3396.
Bring your pet in same-day for breathing difficulty, suspected poisoning, collapse, seizures, inability to urinate, serious trauma, severe vomiting or diarrhea, pale gums, or extreme distress. For concerns that are worrying but not immediately life-threatening, such as mild limping or reduced appetite, call us at (236) 473-0375 and we will help you determine the appropriate level of urgency.
Yes. We welcome urgent walk-in cases during our operating hours. Calling ahead at (236) 473-0375 is always helpful when possible, as it allows our team to prepare for your arrival and reduces your wait time. We triage cases on arrival to ensure the most critical patients are seen first.
Signs include straining to urinate with little or no urine produced, crying out when trying to urinate, blood in the urine, vomiting, and lethargy. A male cat who has not urinated in twelve hours or more requires same-day evaluation. Urinary obstruction progresses to kidney failure and is fatal without prompt veterinary care.
Same-day urgent care for dogs and cats in Langley, open Monday through Sunday 8 AM to 8 PM. Call (236) 473-0375 before arriving, or book online at latimervets.ca/book-an-appointment/.