Pet Emergency in Langley: What to Do

If you think your pet is having an emergency, act now. Don't wait to see if it passes.

Where to go right now

During our hours (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 7pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm): come straight to Walnut Grove Animal Hospital, 101A-20995 88 Ave, Langley, and call (604) 888-2628 on the way.

After hours: go to a 24-hour emergency hospital. The nearest to us is Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley, 6325 204 St, Unit 302, Langley (animalemerg.com), open 24 hours. Call them on the way.

Signs your pet needs a vet right now

Trouble breathing, or a cat breathing with its mouth open
Collapse, sudden weakness, or not able to stand
A seizure
Heavy bleeding that doesn't stop with pressure
Hit by a car or a bad fall, even if your pet seems fine
Straining to pee with little or nothing coming out, especially in male cats
A swollen, hard belly, or retching without bringing anything up
Vomiting blood, or vomiting many times in a row
Pale, white or blue gums
Overheating: heavy panting, drooling or collapse on a hot day
An eye injury, or an eye that suddenly looks cloudy or bulging
Trouble giving birth
Eating something toxic (see below)

If you're not sure, call us during our hours, or the emergency hospital after hours, and describe what you see.

If your pet ate something toxic

Call right away, even if your pet seems fine. Some poisons take hours or days to show signs, and treatment works best early.

Chocolate: the darker the chocolate, the more dangerous it is. Baking chocolate and dark chocolate are the worst.
Xylitol: a sweetener in sugar-free gum, some candies and some peanut butters. Very dangerous for dogs, even in small amounts.
Grapes and raisins: can cause kidney damage in dogs.
Rat and mouse poison: signs can be delayed by several days.
Human pain medicines such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen (Tylenol). Acetaminophen is especially dangerous for cats.
Plants such as lilies, which are very dangerous for cats. See our list of poisonous plants.

What to do on the way

Stay calm, and keep your pet as still and warm as you can. Use a carrier for cats and small dogs.
If your pet ate something, bring the packaging or a photo of the label, and note how much and when.
Don't try to make your pet vomit unless a veterinarian tells you to. With some poisons it can do more harm.
Don't give human medicines for pain.
For bleeding, press a clean cloth firmly on the wound.
A pet in pain may bite, even a gentle one. Handle them carefully.

Not sure if it's an emergency?

Call us during our hours and describe what you see. If it can wait until later today or tomorrow, see how to get a same-day visit. For symptoms like vomiting, limping or a lump, our guide to signs your pet needs a vet today can help.

Answers to the Most Common
Questions that pet parent’s ask us!

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Langley?

Yes. Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley, 6325 204 St, Unit 302, Langley (animalemerg.com) is open 24 hours. During our hours you can also come straight to Walnut Grove Animal Hospital and call on the way.

What counts as a pet emergency?

Trouble breathing, collapse, a seizure, heavy bleeding, being hit by a car, straining to pee with nothing coming out, a swollen belly, pale gums, overheating, or eating something toxic. When in doubt, call.

My dog ate chocolate but seems fine. What should I do?

Call a veterinarian now, even if your dog seems normal, because signs can take hours to appear. Note the type of chocolate, how much, and when.

Should I make my pet vomit at home?

Not unless a veterinarian tells you to. With some poisons, vomiting can cause more harm.

How much does an emergency vet visit cost?

Emergency visits usually cost more than a booked appointment, and any treatment is added to the exam. Don't delay urgent care to compare prices. Ask the hospital for an estimate when you arrive.