Skip to content When your pet needs veterinary attention that cannot wait, Elgin Park Animal Hospital in South Surrey is here. We accept walk-ins and same-day urgent appointments for dogs and cats during our open hours: Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 9 PM and Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM. Our team is experienced in assessing and managing a wide range of urgent and emergency conditions. If your pet is having a life-threatening emergency outside our open hours, please proceed to the nearest 24-hour emergency veterinary facility in the Lower Mainland. For urgent care during our hours, call (604) 531-3394.
Labored breathing, open-mouth breathing in cats, blue-tinged gums, or persistent coughing that interferes with rest are signs of a respiratory emergency. These symptoms can indicate heart failure, pleural effusion, pneumonia, obstruction, or other serious conditions. If your pet is struggling to breathe, call us immediately at (604) 531-3394 and come in without delay. Respiratory conditions can deteriorate rapidly. Our team will assess airway function, listen to lung and heart sounds, and take any immediate steps needed to stabilize your pet.
A seizure lasting more than two minutes, cluster seizures, or sudden collapse requires prompt veterinary assessment. Causes can include neurological conditions, metabolic imbalances, low blood sugar, toxin ingestion, or cardiac events. Keep your pet away from furniture and hazards during a seizure, time the event if you can, and call us immediately. Our team will perform a clinical evaluation and recommend appropriate diagnostics including bloodwork or imaging based on your pet's presentation.
Pets involved in accidents, falls from height, or encounters with other animals should be assessed promptly even if they appear to be walking. Internal injuries and fractures are not always immediately apparent. Shock can develop rapidly after significant trauma. At Elgin Park Animal Hospital, we evaluate trauma patients for shock, wounds, fractures, and internal injuries using physical examination and diagnostic imaging. Stabilization and pain management are priorities. Call (604) 531-3394 on the way so we can prepare for your arrival.
Acute allergic reactions can be triggered by insect stings, environmental exposures, foods, or vaccines. Signs include facial swelling, hives, vomiting, diarrhea, extreme lethargy, difficulty breathing, or collapse. Severe reactions can progress to anaphylaxis. If your pet shows any of these signs after a potential exposure, contact us immediately. Mild reactions may resolve with supportive care, but more pronounced symptoms require prompt clinical evaluation and management.
Urinary blockage, particularly in male cats, is a painful and life-threatening condition requiring immediate attention. Signs include straining without producing urine, vocalizing while attempting to urinate, frequent litter box trips without result, and lethargy or loss of appetite. An obstructed cat can deteriorate within hours. If you suspect your cat is blocked, do not wait. Call (604) 531-3394 immediately. Our team will assess the situation and provide appropriate support to relieve the obstruction.
Dogs and cats sometimes swallow objects that become lodged in the stomach or intestinal tract. Signs include repeated vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, or signs of abdominal pain. String and ribbon ingestion is particularly dangerous in cats, as linear foreign bodies can cause serious intestinal damage. If you suspect your pet has swallowed something, call us promptly. Imaging helps confirm the location and guide the most appropriate approach. Early assessment leads to much safer outcomes.
Cuts, bite wounds, and lacerations should be evaluated promptly to prevent infection and support proper healing. We clean and assess wounds, determine whether closure is needed, and provide pain management and bandaging as appropriate. Deep wounds, puncture wounds from other animals, and wounds involving sensitive areas such as the eye or paw require careful evaluation. After wound care, we provide home-care instructions and follow-up guidance to support smooth recovery.
Parvovirus causes severe gastrointestinal illness in unvaccinated dogs, particularly puppies. Signs include sudden onset bloody diarrhea, vomiting, extreme lethargy, and loss of appetite. Parvovirus is highly contagious and spreads through fecal contamination. Supportive care including fluid support, anti-nausea management, nutritional support, and close monitoring is essential. If you suspect parvovirus, call ahead so we can minimize exposure to other patients. Vaccination is the most effective prevention.
Sprains, strains, minor fractures, and soft tissue injuries can cause significant pain and mobility limitations. We evaluate limb injuries with physical examination and may recommend imaging to assess the extent of damage. Stabilization, pain management, and bandaging are provided as needed. More complex orthopedic injuries requiring surgical repair are planned with a full pre-surgical assessment. Clear follow-up instructions and activity restrictions support safe recovery.
While White Rock and South Surrey have a generally moderate climate, heatstroke can occur during warm weather, in enclosed vehicles, or after vigorous exercise in high temperatures. Signs include excessive panting, weakness, drooling, disorientation, and elevated body temperature. If you suspect heatstroke, move your pet to a cool environment, apply cool (not ice cold) water to the body, and contact us immediately. Heatstroke can cause rapid organ damage. Prompt assessment and cooling measures are critical.
Pets in respiratory distress or recovering from certain medical conditions may require supplemental oxygen to support breathing and recovery. At Elgin Park Animal Hospital, oxygen support is available for patients who need it as part of urgent and critical care management. Oxygen is provided in a calm environment and is monitored carefully. This supportive measure is often a bridge while the underlying cause of distress is assessed and addressed.
Yes. We accept walk-ins for urgent concerns during our open hours: Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 9 PM and Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM. Calling ahead at (604) 531-3394 helps us prepare for your arrival, particularly for more serious concerns, but walk-ins are welcome. For life-threatening emergencies outside our hours, please go to the nearest 24-hour emergency facility.
Signs that warrant same-day urgent care include difficulty breathing, suspected toxin ingestion, inability to urinate, seizures, significant trauma, severe vomiting or diarrhea with blood, collapse, extreme lethargy, pale or white gums, and sudden eye injuries. When in doubt, it is always better to call us and describe what you are seeing. Our team will advise you on urgency and next steps.
If your cat is straining and producing no urine, this may indicate a urinary blockage, which is a life-threatening emergency, particularly in male cats. Do not wait to see if it resolves. Call us immediately at (604) 531-3394. If we are closed, proceed to the nearest 24-hour emergency facility. A blocked bladder can cause organ damage or death within hours if not relieved.
Common signs of ingestion of a toxic substance or foreign object include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, lethargy, trembling, seizures, or sudden behavioral changes. If you know or suspect your pet has ingested something potentially harmful, call us immediately at (604) 531-3394. For toxic exposures, you can also contact the ASPCA Poison Control line. Time is an important factor in many toxin cases.
For same-day and urgent vet care in South Surrey, call Elgin Park Animal Hospital at (604) 531-3394. Open Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 9 PM and Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM. Walk-ins welcome. For after-hours emergencies, please contact the nearest 24-hour emergency veterinary facility.
