5 Signs Your Pet Needs the ER Tonight (Not Tomorrow)

We get it. It's late. Your pet is acting weird. You're already in your pyjamas and you're trying to figure out if this can wait until morning.

Here's the thing — sometimes it can't. And the difference between "let's see how they are in the morning" and "let's go now" could save your pet's life.

1. Difficulty breathing

If your pet is breathing with their mouth open (especially cats — cats should never pant), making wheezing sounds, or their sides are heaving with effort, this is an emergency. Don't wait.

2. Sudden collapse or inability to stand

Your dog was fine five minutes ago and now can't get up? Your cat suddenly can't use their back legs? These could be signs of heart disease, internal bleeding, or a slipped disc. Get to the ER.

3. Seizures lasting more than 2 minutes

A single brief seizure in a known epileptic dog might not require a midnight drive. But if your pet has never had a seizure before, or if the seizure lasts more than 2 minutes, or if they have multiple seizures in a row — that's an emergency.

4. Bloated, hard belly (especially in large breed dogs)

If your dog's stomach looks swollen and feels hard, and they're pacing, drooling, or trying to vomit without bringing anything up — this could be GDV (bloat). This is a life-threatening emergency that can kill within hours.

5. Ingestion of something toxic

Chocolate. Rat poison. Lilies (for cats). Xylitol (sugar-free gum). Grapes. If you know or suspect your pet ate something toxic, don't wait for symptoms. Time matters.

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When in doubt, call us. Our ER is open 24/7, and our team can help you decide over the phone whether you need to come in. No judgement. We'd rather see you for a false alarm than miss something serious.

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