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Same-Day and Emergency Care for Dogs and Cats in South Surrey and White Rock, BC
When your pet needs help urgently, where you go matters. Peace Arch Veterinary Hospital in South Surrey provides same-day walk-in urgent care for dogs and cats across a wide range of acute conditions. We are open Monday through Thursday until 9:00 pm, Friday until 7:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. If your pet is facing an emergency during our hours, call us at (604) 536-3131 and come in. Our team will assess your pet promptly and advise on the most appropriate next step. For emergencies that occur outside our hours, please contact Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty and Emergency for around-the-clock care.
Allergic Reactions
Allergic reactions in dogs and cats can range from mild hives and facial swelling to severe anaphylaxis involving difficulty breathing and collapse. Any pet showing facial swelling, hives, vomiting shortly after exposure to a new substance, or sudden breathing difficulty should be seen immediately. If your pet has been stung by an insect or has recently been given a new product or food and is showing any of these signs, call us on your way and we will be ready when you arrive. Severe allergic reactions can escalate quickly, and prompt attention improves outcomes significantly.
Seizures
A seizure lasting more than two to three minutes is a medical emergency. During a seizure, keep your pet away from stairs, furniture edges, and water. Time the seizure, keep the environment quiet, and do not put your hand near your pet's mouth. Most seizure activity in dogs and cats stops within one to two minutes. Once it has stopped, call us immediately. We will advise on whether your pet needs to be seen urgently and what to observe in the hours following. A single brief seizure in a pet with no prior history should be evaluated the same day.
Trauma and Accident Care
Pets who have been hit by a vehicle, involved in a fall, attacked by another animal, or subjected to any significant blunt force should be evaluated immediately, even if they appear to be walking and acting normally. Internal injuries do not always produce visible signs right away, and delay in assessment can allow serious conditions to progress. Call us on your way if your pet has been in an accident. We will prepare for your arrival and assess your pet thoroughly, including blood pressure monitoring and diagnostics where appropriate. Trauma patients at Peace Arch Veterinary Hospital are seen as a priority.
Urinary Blockage
Urinary blockage is a life-threatening emergency, particularly in male cats, who can develop a complete obstruction of the urethra. A blocked cat may attempt to urinate repeatedly without producing any urine, cry out, hide, strain in the litter box, or lick obsessively at the genital area. This condition becomes fatal without intervention within 24 to 48 hours. If you suspect your cat is blocked, call us immediately and come in. Male dogs can also develop urinary obstructions, typically from bladder stones. Any pet straining to urinate without producing urine should be seen the same day.
Breathing Difficulties
Labored breathing, open-mouth breathing in cats, extended neck posture while breathing, blue or gray gums, or breathing that is audibly noisy represent acute emergency situations requiring immediate assessment. Do not wait to see whether these signs resolve. Keep your pet as calm and still as possible during transport and call ahead so we can prepare for your arrival. Breathing emergencies can deteriorate rapidly, and prompt attention during our hours can make a significant difference. If your pet is showing breathing difficulty outside our clinic hours, contact Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty and Emergency immediately.
Foreign Body Removal
Pets that have swallowed foreign objects may vomit repeatedly, lose interest in food, become lethargic, or develop abdominal pain or swelling. If you witnessed your pet swallow something or suspect ingestion based on a missing household item, call us promptly. Time matters for some foreign body cases, particularly when ingestion was recent. Our team will assess whether radiographs are needed, whether the object can pass on its own, or whether same-day surgical intervention is required. Linear foreign bodies such as string, ribbon, and hair ties are among the most dangerous because they can anchor and cause serious internal damage.
Pyometra
Pyometra is a life-threatening uterine infection that affects intact female dogs and cats, typically occurring in the weeks after a heat cycle. Signs include increased thirst and urination, vaginal discharge, lethargy, loss of appetite, and a distended abdomen. Some cases involve no visible discharge, making the condition less obvious until it has progressed significantly. Pyometra requires surgical intervention to remove the infected uterus. If your intact female is showing these signs, especially if she has recently been in heat, call us immediately. We will assess urgency and advise on the fastest path to appropriate care.
Heatstroke
Heatstroke is a rapidly progressing emergency, particularly in brachycephalic breeds such as bulldogs, pugs, and French bulldogs. Signs include excessive panting, drooling, vomiting, weakness, and collapse. If you suspect heatstroke, move your pet to a cool environment immediately. Apply cool (not cold) water to the body, particularly the paws and neck, and call us on your way. Do not use ice, as it can cause vasoconstriction. In South Surrey during summer, pets left in parked vehicles or exercised in the heat of the day are at the highest risk. This is a condition where minutes matter.
Lacerations and Wound Care
Deep lacerations, wounds that are actively bleeding, and bite wounds from other animals all require prompt professional attention. Bite wounds in particular are deceptive because a small surface puncture can conceal significant tissue damage and deep contamination that will lead to infection without proper care. At Peace Arch Veterinary Hospital, we clean and evaluate wounds thoroughly, including subsurface tissue, and advise on whether closure, drainage, or other intervention is appropriate. We also assess tetanus risk in applicable cases and provide appropriate post-wound care guidance.
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Any condition that is rapidly worsening, involves breathing difficulty, collapse, seizure, suspected poisoning, urinary blockage, or significant trauma should be treated as an emergency. Call us at (604) 536-3131 and describe what you are observing. Our team will help you assess urgency and advise on whether to come in immediately. When in doubt, call first.
Yes. We accept walk-in urgent care patients during our clinic hours. We are open Monday through Thursday until 9:00 pm, Friday until 7:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Calling ahead when possible allows our team to prepare for your arrival, but walk-ins are accepted and seen in order of medical priority.
A cat that is attempting to urinate but producing nothing is experiencing a potential urinary blockage, which is a medical emergency. This is especially critical in male cats. Do not wait to see if it resolves. Call us immediately at (604) 536-3131. If it is outside our clinic hours, contact Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty and Emergency directly.
Yes, even if the bite wound looks small. Bite wounds from other animals involve significant crushing force and deep contamination that is not visible from the surface. Without proper cleaning and assessment, bite wounds reliably develop serious infections within days. Please bring your dog in the same day the bite occurred.
If your pet needs same-day care, do not wait. Call Peace Arch Veterinary Hospital at (604) 536-3131. We are open seven days a week in South Surrey, including evenings Monday through Thursday. For after-hours emergencies, contact Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty and Emergency.