When your pet needs urgent veterinary attention, Yorkson Creek Veterinary Hospital is here for you. We provide same-day urgent and emergency care for dogs and cats in Langley during our clinic hours, Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 7 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 2 PM. Call ahead at (604) 510-7387 so we can prepare for your arrival. For after-hours emergencies outside our clinic hours, please contact Mainland Animal Emergency Clinic in Surrey.
Labored breathing, open-mouth breathing in cats, blue-tinged gums, or rapid shallow breaths require immediate veterinary attention. These signs can indicate fluid around the lungs, airway obstruction, or a cardiovascular crisis. Call us at (604) 510-7387 and head to our clinic right away. We will assess your pet's airway, listen to the lungs and heart, provide oxygen support where needed, and stabilize your pet while determining the cause. Do not wait to see if breathing improves on its own. Respiratory concerns can worsen very quickly.
A seizure lasting more than two minutes or multiple seizures occurring in a short period requires immediate care. Sudden collapse with unresponsiveness is equally urgent. Keep your pet away from furniture, do not restrain them, and do not place your hand near their mouth. Time the seizure if possible and call us the moment it ends. Our team will stabilize your pet, assess contributing factors through examination and bloodwork, and guide you through the appropriate next steps.
If your pet has been struck by a vehicle, fallen from a height, or suffered blunt trauma, call us immediately and come to our clinic, even if they appear to be walking normally. Internal injuries are not always externally visible, and shock can mask pain. We perform a thorough assessment using physical examination and imaging where indicated to identify injuries and provide stabilization, wound care, and pain management.
Sudden swelling of the face, muzzle, or eyes, hives, vomiting after a bee sting, or a rapid onset of itching and distress can indicate an acute allergic reaction. These reactions can progress quickly and require prompt supportive care. Triggers include insect stings, certain foods, and environmental exposures. Call us right away if you notice these signs. We will assess the severity, provide appropriate supportive care, and monitor your pet's response.
Urinary blockage, particularly in male cats, is a serious and painful condition that can become life-threatening within hours if not addressed. Signs include straining in the litter box with little or no urine produced, vocalizing while attempting to urinate, frequent unproductive trips to the litter box, and lethargy. If you notice any of these signs, call us at (604) 510-7387 or come in immediately. We will evaluate the obstruction and provide stabilization and appropriate supportive care.
Pets that have swallowed objects may show signs including repeated vomiting, drooling, pawing at the mouth, loss of appetite, lethargy, or a painful and firm abdomen. Do not attempt to induce vomiting at home, and never pull visible string from the mouth or rectum. Call us right away. We will examine your pet and recommend imaging or specialist referral for endoscopy or surgery depending on the nature of the obstruction.
Cuts, bite wounds, and lacerations should be evaluated promptly to reduce infection risk and support proper healing. We assess wound depth, clean and flush the area, and determine whether closure is needed. Pain management and aftercare instructions are provided for every wound case. Bite wounds in particular carry a high risk of deep tissue infection even when they look minor at the surface.
Pyometra is a serious uterine infection that typically affects intact female dogs and cats. Signs include lethargy, increased thirst, vomiting, a distended abdomen, or unusual vaginal discharge. Pyometra can progress rapidly to a life-threatening systemic condition. If your intact female pet shows any of these signs, call us immediately. We will perform an examination and imaging to assess severity and discuss appropriate next steps.
Parvovirus causes severe vomiting, bloody diarrhea, and rapid dehydration in young or unvaccinated dogs. If you suspect parvovirus, keep your pet separated from other dogs and call us right away. We provide supportive care including fluid support, monitoring, and symptom management. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent parvovirus, and we strongly recommend completing the full puppy vaccine series.
Heatstroke can occur during warm weather, in enclosed vehicles, or after vigorous activity. Signs include excessive panting, drooling, weakness, disorientation, and collapse. Apply room-temperature water to your pet on the way to our clinic and call ahead. Do not use ice water, as it can cause constriction of surface blood vessels. We will provide cooling support, stabilization, and organ function assessment.
Sudden limping may result from a soft tissue injury, paw pad cut, fractured nail, or other orthopedic concern. We assess the affected limb, identify the source of discomfort, and recommend rest, stabilization, or imaging based on severity. Early assessment reduces pain and prevents a minor injury from worsening.
Sprains, strains, and soft tissue injuries often cause pain, swelling, and reduced weight-bearing. Our team assesses injuries, manages discomfort, and recommends bandaging or stabilization when appropriate. For injuries requiring advanced surgical management, we will discuss referral options with you.
If your pet needs same-day care, call Yorkson Creek Veterinary Hospital in Langley right away at (604) 510-7387. Open Monday to Friday 9 AM to 7 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM. Book online at yorksoncreekvet.ca/make-an-appointment.
