When your pet needs urgent care, time matters. Midtown Veterinary Hospital on Burnside Road in Victoria sees same-day and emergency cases for dogs and cats Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12 PM to 8 PM. If your pet is experiencing a sudden health crisis during our open hours, call us at (778) 775-8387 before coming in so we can prepare for your arrival. For emergencies outside our hours, please contact Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital (CVVH) for after-hours care. We handle a wide range of urgent presentations and will assess your pet’s condition and stabilize them as a priority.
Labored breathing, open-mouth breathing in cats, blue or pale gums, and rapid or shallow respiration are emergency signs that require immediate veterinary attention. Breathing difficulty can result from heart disease, respiratory infection, fluid around the lungs, trauma, allergic reaction, or airway obstruction. Do not wait to see if it improves on its own. Call us at (778) 775-8387 the moment you notice a change in your pet's breathing. If your pet is struggling to breathe, keep them calm and as still as possible on the way to our clinic.
A seizure lasting more than two to three minutes or a series of multiple seizures within a short period is a neurological emergency. If your pet collapses, loses consciousness, or has a prolonged seizure, call us immediately at (778) 775-8387. During a seizure, keep your pet away from furniture and hard surfaces, do not restrain them, and time the event if possible. Note whether your pet was exposed to any toxins, plants, or unusual foods before the episode. This information helps our team assess the likely cause and respond appropriately upon arrival.
If your pet has been hit by a vehicle, fallen from a height, suffered blunt force trauma, or been involved in a serious fight, bring them in immediately even if they appear to be walking normally. Internal injuries are not always visible from the outside, and a pet that seems stable can deteriorate rapidly. Our team will perform a full physical assessment, check vital signs, and recommend imaging to evaluate for internal injury, fractures, or other trauma-related concerns. Call us at (778) 775-8387 on your way in so we can be ready when you arrive.
Acute allergic reactions in dogs and cats can progress rapidly and require prompt attention. Signs of a serious allergic reaction include sudden facial swelling, hives, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and difficulty breathing. Insect stings, certain foods, and some medications are common triggers. Mild reactions may resolve on their own, but moderate to severe signs warrant same-day evaluation. If your pet has had a previous severe allergic reaction, let us know when you call so we can advise on the fastest course of action.
Urinary blockage, most common in male cats but also seen in male dogs, is a painful and potentially life-threatening emergency. Signs include straining to urinate without producing urine, crying in the litter box, frequent attempts to urinate, blood in the urine, and lethargy. A blocked pet that cannot urinate is unable to eliminate toxins and will deteriorate quickly. If you suspect your pet has a urinary blockage, this is an urgent situation requiring immediate veterinary attention. Call us right away at (778) 775-8387.
Dogs and cats frequently ingest objects that may become lodged in the stomach or intestines, causing an obstruction that requires urgent intervention. Signs of a possible obstruction include repeated vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, lethargy, and the pet appearing uncomfortable or restless. Common items include socks, toys, string and thread, bones, corn cobs, and fruit pits. If you saw your pet swallow something or suspect ingestion, call us promptly. Imaging helps locate the object and determines whether endoscopic or surgical removal is needed.
We also see same-day presentations for pyometra, a serious uterine infection in unspayed female dogs and cats, heatstroke and heat stress, wound repair and lacerations requiring closure, limping or sudden loss of use of a limb, suspected parvovirus care in unvaccinated puppies, and parvovirus-related gastrointestinal illness. Lacerations, puncture wounds from animal bites, and cuts that are actively bleeding should be evaluated promptly. Bite wounds in particular can introduce bacteria deep into tissue even when the surface wound appears small. If you are unsure whether your pet's condition warrants a same-day visit, call us and we will help you decide.
For emergencies outside our open hours, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12 PM to 8 PM, please contact Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital for after-hours emergency care. If you are unsure whether your pet needs emergency care, call us during our hours at (778) 775-8387 and we will advise you.
Occasional vomiting can be unremarkable, but vomiting that is repeated, contains blood, is accompanied by a bloated abdomen, or occurs alongside lethargy and loss of appetite warrants same-day evaluation. If your dog vomits more than twice in a short period and seems unwell, call us. A bloated abdomen with unproductive retching in a large or deep-chested dog is an emergency requiring immediate attention.
Yes. Call us at (778) 775-8387 immediately if your pet has eaten or been exposed to a potential toxin. Common hazards include rat poison, slug bait, certain plants including lilies in cats, human medications, and xylitol. Tell us what was ingested, how much, and when. Time is critical with toxin ingestion, and we will advise you on the fastest course of action.
We ask that you call ahead at (778) 775-8387 before coming in with an urgent case so we can prepare for your pet’s arrival. This ensures we have the right team and supplies ready when you get here. Walk-ins are seen as quickly as possible based on the severity of the presenting concern.
If your pet needs urgent care during our hours, call Midtown Veterinary Hospital in Victoria immediately at (778) 775-8387. We are open Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12 PM to 8 PM. For after-hours emergencies, please contact Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital. You can also book a scheduled appointment at https://petportal.vet/midtown-veterinary-hospital/appointment/request.
