Daytime Emergency & Urgent Care at Westend Veterinary Hospital

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If your pet needs immediate medical attention, please call us right away. Calling ahead helps our team prepare and provide guidance.

If your pet has ingested a potentially toxic substance, please contact the Animal Poison Control Centre immediately for advice on the next steps.

We offer same-day urgent care for non-life-threatening concerns whenever possible.

After-Hours Emergency Care

Contact Collingwood Animal Referral and Emergency Centre

OPEN: Evenings, Weekends & Holidays

Call: 705-881-2273

What situations require emergency care?

We understand that it can be challenging to know when emergency care is required for your pet. Below are some examples of situations that may require emergency veterinary care.

  • Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop
  • Trauma-related injuries
  • Obvious signs of pain or extreme anxiety
  • Choking, difficulty breathing, or continuous coughing/gagging
  • Fractured bones or severe lameness
  • Seizures and/or staggering
  • Bleeding from nose, mouth, rectum, or blood in the urine
  • Inability to urinate or pass feces, or pain associated with urinating or passing feces
  • Severe vomiting or diarrhea; 2+ episodes in 24-hours
  • Injuries to the eye(s)
  • Your pet has ingested something poisonous (such as antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, rodent poison, etc.)
  • Heat stress or heatstroke
  • Refusal to drink for 24 hours or more
  • Unconsciousness
  • Porcupine quills

Urgent & Emergency FAQs

Read through our most frequently asked questions below to learn more about bringing your pet in for an emergency appointment at Westend Veterinary Hospital.