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Same-Day and Emergency Vet Care in Burnaby, BC, Open 7 Days

When your pet needs help fast, Edmonds St. Animal Hospital in Burnaby, BC is here. We accept same-day and walk-in appointments for urgent conditions seven days a week. Our hours are Monday through Friday 8 am to 7 pm, Saturday 9 am to 6 pm, and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. Dr. Maan and our team are experienced in assessing and stabilizing a wide range of emergency and urgent conditions in dogs and cats. If your pet is in distress during our open hours, call us immediately at (604) 540-7387 and come in. For emergencies after our closing time, please contact Central Animal Emergency Clinic for overnight and after-hours care.

Breathing Difficulty and Respiratory Emergencies

Laboured breathing, open-mouth breathing in cats, extended neck posture, blue or pale gums, and gasping are signs of a respiratory emergency that requires immediate veterinary attention. Do not wait to see if your pet improves on their own. Respiratory distress can deteriorate within minutes. Call us as you are heading in during our open hours so we can prepare for your arrival. Dr. Maan will assess your pet’s airway and oxygen levels immediately and take appropriate steps to stabilize them. Any pet showing signs of respiratory difficulty should be kept calm and still during transport.

Trauma, Wounds, and Accident Injuries

If your pet has been hit by a vehicle, fallen from a height, or suffered blunt trauma, treat it as an emergency even if they appear to be walking or behaving normally. Internal injuries are not always immediately visible, and shock can set in quickly. Lacerations, bite wounds, and deep cuts also require urgent assessment to determine whether suturing, flushing, or other wound care is needed. Orthopedic injuries including fractures and joint injuries are painful and should be assessed the same day. Call us immediately when you are on your way so we are ready when you arrive.

Suspected Poisoning and Severe Allergic Reactions

If you suspect your pet has ingested a toxic substance, act immediately. Common household toxins for pets include chocolate, xylitol (found in sugar-free products), certain plants, rodenticides, human pain relievers, and some cleaning products. Signs of poisoning include vomiting, tremors, weakness, drooling, and collapse. Time is critical. Call us right away, and if you know what your pet ingested, bring the packaging with you. Severe allergic reactions, including facial swelling, hives, vomiting after a sting or injection, and sudden collapse, also require urgent care. Both situations are time-sensitive emergencies that we are equipped to assess and manage during our open hours.

Urinary Blockage, Pyometra, and Reproductive Emergencies

Urinary blockage is a life-threatening condition, particularly in male cats. Signs include frequent straining to urinate with little or no output, crying out when trying to urinate, and lethargy. A blocked bladder that is not relieved promptly can be fatal within 24 to 48 hours. Pyometra, a serious uterine infection in unspayed female dogs and cats, is another urgent condition that requires same-day assessment. Signs include lethargy, vomiting, excessive thirst, and a swollen abdomen. Difficult labour, prolonged straining without delivery, or more than two hours between puppies or kittens also require immediate veterinary attention.

Seizures, Limping, Foreign Body Ingestion, and Other Urgent Conditions

A seizure lasting more than two minutes, or repeated seizures with no recovery period between them, is a neurological emergency. Keep your pet away from hard surfaces, do not restrain them by the mouth, and call us the moment the seizure ends. Sudden or severe limping, inability to bear weight, and suspected fractures should be assessed the same day. Foreign body ingestion in dogs is common and can range from passing on its own to requiring emergency surgery depending on the object. Parvovirus, heatstroke, suspected toxin ingestion, and eye injuries should all be evaluated urgently. When in doubt, call us and describe the symptoms. We will advise you on the next step.

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FAQ

Do you accept walk-ins for urgent pet care in Burnaby?
Yes. We accept walk-in appointments for urgent and emergency cases during our open hours: Monday through Friday 8 am to 7 pm, Saturday 9 am to 6 pm, and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. Calling ahead is always helpful so we can prepare for your pet’s arrival.
Breathing difficulty, collapse, seizures, suspected poisoning, urinary blockage, severe vomiting or diarrhea with blood, trauma from a vehicle or fall, suspected fractures, eye injuries, and signs of extreme pain all warrant same-day care. If you are unsure, call us and we will help you assess the situation.
Call us immediately. If you know what your pet ingested, bring the packaging or write down the product name. Do not attempt to induce vomiting unless specifically instructed by a vet, as this can worsen certain types of poisoning. Time is critical, so come in right away.
For after-hours emergencies, please contact Central Animal Emergency Clinic. They provide overnight and after-hours emergency veterinary care. We recommend saving their number alongside ours so you are prepared if an emergency happens outside our open hours.

Yes. We accept walk-in appointments for urgent and emergency cases during our open hours: Monday through Friday 8 am to 7 pm, Saturday 9 am to 6 pm, and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. Calling ahead is always helpful so we can prepare for your pet's arrival.

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