Emergency Veterinary Care

After-Hours Emergency Care

If your pet is experiencing symptoms or exhibiting behaviours that are causing you concern, contact our office as soon as possible or call the after-hours number listed below. 

We are pleased to offer access to SmartVet Telemedicine to clients with pets that have been seen at our location. With SmartVet you can speak with a Registered Veterinary Technician for help and advice. Call SmartVet at (888) 243-1411.

Steps to Take In A Pet Emergency

If you are experiencing a veterinary emergency, follow the steps below.

• Call Ahead If Possible - During regular business hours call us right away. After hours, call the emergency animal hospital listed above to let them know you are on the way.
• Follow Instructions Provided - When you call to let the emergency pet hospital know you are on your way, instructions may be provided to help you apply first aid or otherwise make your pet as comfortable as possible. Follow these instructions carefully.
• Remain Calm - Remain calm and be extra careful around your pet. When an animal is in pain they often react negatively towards anyone trying to help and could bite or scratch.
• Bring Your Pet In For Care - Do not put yourself at risk! Safely bring your pet to our Parry Sound veterinary clinic or the after-hours emergency vet location above.

Emergency FAQs

Read some of our frequently asked questions to learn more about bringing your pet in for an emergency appointment at Georgian Animal Hospital. 

• Do I need to call ahead?

  Georgian Animal Hospital provides emergency and urgent veterinary care for cats and dogs during our regular clinic hours. It's always beneficial to contact us in advance if you can, but we understand that in emergency cases that's not always possible. 

  If we are unable to fit your pet into our schedule, we recommend that you visit the after-hours emergency vet location shown above. 

• When is your clinic open?

  Our veterinarians see emergency cases during our regular business hours:

  • Monday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Tuesday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Wednesday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Thursday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Friday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed

   

• What situations require emergency veterinary care?

  The following situations are examples of emergencies that require immediate care:

  • Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop
  • Obvious signs of pain or extreme anxiety
  • Unconsciousness
  • Choking, difficulty breathing, or continuous coughing/gagging
  • 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
  • Fractured bones or severe lameness
• How long will we have to wait to see the vet?

  Our Parry Sound animal hospital is just like any human doctor's office—it can be unpredictable and there can be a bit of waiting involved. 

  We cannot predict what cases we will see and when they will arrive. If possible, call ahead to find out whether we are able to provide emergency care for your dog or cat.

  If we are unable to fit an emergency appointment into our vet's schedule we recommend that you visit the 24/7 animal emergency hospital detailed above. 

• What happens if my pet needs to stay in the hospital?

  If we are unable to provide overnight care for your pet we will help you arrange for appropriate overnight veterinary hospitalization, so that your pet continues to get the urgent care they need.

  While in our care, our dedicated team will treat your pet as if they were our own.

• What types of animals do you treat?

  Our emergency veterinarians are experienced with and provide treatment for cats and dogs.