Emergency & Critical Care Services

No loving parent ever wants to imagine their baby experiencing a medical emergency, regardless of what species that baby happens to be. Unfortunately, pet emergencies happen all the time, and they usually occur when we least expect them. The most important thing is knowing to where to turn in your time of need. Heartland Niagara Animal Hospital is equipped to provide emergency and critical care services when your pet is in distress.

Our team is experienced in delivering urgent medical, diagnostic and surgical care and is prepared to step in and assist at a moment’s notice. We can manage even the most critical situations with swiftness and efficiency, improving the chances of a positive outcome.

Some of the more common pet emergencies include:

• Difficulty breathing
• Broken bones
• Cuts, puncture wounds or lacerations
• Diarrhea or vomiting that lasts longer than 24 hours or contains blood
• Difficulty urinating
• Swollen abdomen
• Ingestion or a toxic substance or foreign object
• Trauma or accident (such as a fall or being struck by a vehicle)
• Disorientation
• Seizures
• Unconsciousness
• Heatstroke

If any of these things occur, contact our team immediately. Calling ahead is always recommended because it allows us to assess the situation, provide first aid instructions, and prepare the hospital for your pet’s arrival.

In the unfortunate event that your pet requires veterinary care on a holiday or outside of our regular operating hours, we are proud to partner with the Niagara Veterinary Emergency Clinic to provide comprehensive emergency care. The Niagara Veterinary Emergency Clinic is an extension of our hospital that is specifically there to provide the very best emergency care. Transfer of patients and records is seamless and the standard of care is exactly what you would expect to receive at our hospital.

The Niagara Veterinary Emergency Clinic is located at 3300 Merrittville Hwy #1A, in Thorlod Ontario, and can be reached at (905) 641-3185.

We sincerely hope you’ll never face the need for urgent veterinary care, but we hope you’ll find comfort in knowing that if and when the need arises, you can count on us to be there for you. We’ve got your back!