Question 1

When should I bring my pet to urgent care?

Accepted Answer

Come in for concerns that can't wait for a regular appointment but aren't life-threatening: vomiting or diarrhea lasting more than 24 hours, minor cuts that need professional cleaning, limping or mild lameness, ear infections, skin irritation, eye discharge without severe pain, or refusing to eat for more than a day.

Question 2

Which symptoms need immediate emergency care?

Accepted Answer

Come in right away for difficulty breathing or choking, bleeding that won't stop, collapse or loss of consciousness, suspected poisoning, seizures lasting more than a few minutes, inability to urinate or defecate, a swollen or distended belly (bloat), severe trauma, eye injuries affecting vision, blue or pale gums, or sudden paralysis. Call ahead so the team can prepare.

Question 3

Do I need an appointment?

Accepted Answer

No appointment is needed for true emergencies, but please call ahead at 647-374-0203 so the team can prepare for your arrival. For non-critical concerns such as limping, ear infections, appetite loss, or mild vomiting, call to book a same-day appointment when possible.

Question 4

Is there one phone number for all locations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Call 647-374-0203 and choose your location from the phone menu to reach that clinic's team. Not sure which location is closest? Enter your address in the search bar on this page.

Question 5

Are you open late, on weekends, and on holidays?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our urgent care clinics offer extended evening and weekend hours, and some are open until midnight every day, including holidays. Call 647-374-0203 to confirm hours for your location. These are extended-hours urgent care clinics, not 24-hour emergency hospitals.

Question 6

What should I do if my pet swallows something toxic?

Accepted Answer

Don't induce vomiting unless a veterinarian tells you to. Bring the container, label, or packaging so the team can assess toxicity quickly. Call us right away at 647-374-0203, or contact the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661. Acting fast improves outcomes.

Question 7

What diagnostic services are available?

Accepted Answer

Our clinics offer in-house laboratory testing, including complete blood count and chemistry profiles, as well as urinalysis, digital X-ray, and ultrasound. Results are available during the visit, so treatment decisions can be made quickly.

Question 8

Can the clinics perform emergency surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Surgical teams handle foreign body removal, wound and laceration repair, bleeding, and internal complications. Every surgical patient receives monitored anesthesia, IV fluid support, a personalized pain management plan, and post-operative follow-up.

Question 9

What should I expect during an urgent care visit?

Accepted Answer

Your pet is triaged as soon as you arrive, then given a thorough physical exam. The veterinarian recommends any diagnostic tests needed, explains treatment options and costs clearly, and sends you home with a personalized care plan and follow-up instructions.

Question 10

How much will urgent care cost?

Accepted Answer

You'll receive a clear estimate before treatment begins. Ask your clinic about pet insurance direct billing and financing options, which vary by location.

Question 11

How does the address search on this page work?

Accepted Answer

Enter your address or use your location, and we'll sort our three locations by driving distance, closest first, with the distance and drive time for each.

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