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Emergency Vet Care in Sudbury, ON
When urgent situations arise, your pet deserves prompt, compassionate veterinary care. At Notre-Dame Animal Hospital, we offer daytime emergency and urgent care for dogs and cats in Sudbury. From sudden illnesses to injuries, our team is here to help your pet when they need it most.
Recognizing a Pet Emergency
Not all emergencies are obvious. If your dog or cat experiences vomiting, diarrhea, limping, collapse, or unusual behaviour, don’t wait—call us. Common signs that may require urgent or emergency vet care include:
- LPersistent vomiting or diarrhea, especially with blood
- LDifficulty breathing or rapid, shallow breaths
- LSudden weakness or collapse
- LStraining to urinate or defecate
- LPale gums or signs of internal bleeding
- LPain from unknown causes
- LSeizures, paralysis, or disorientation
- LToxin ingestion (chocolate, xylitol, household cleaners, medications)
- LTrauma (e.g. hit by a car, fall, bite wounds)
We encourage pet parents to call us immediately if they are unsure. It’s always better to err on the side of caution when it comes to your pet’s health.
Daytime Emergency Vet Services
Notre-Dame Animal Hospital provides same-day emergency and urgent care during regular business hours. If your dog or cat is sick, injured, or showing sudden symptoms, our veterinary team can assess, stabilize, and treat your pet with skilled, compassionate care.
Emergency vet care we provide includes:
- LSick pet exams and diagnostics
- LTreatment for vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration
- LWound care and pain management
- LForeign body evaluation and surgical intervention
- LIngestion of toxins or medications
- LUrgent care for allergic reactions, bites, and stings
While we are not a 24-hour clinic, we are equipped to manage many daytime vet emergencies in Sudbury and will refer to a local emergency hospital if your pet requires after-hours or overnight care.
What to Expect During an Emergency Visit
You’ll be kept informed at every step, and we’ll provide clear instructions for at-home care if your pet is stable enough to return home. If hospitalization or surgery is required, we’ll discuss all options and next steps with you.
When to Seek Immediate Emergency Care
Some situations require urgent attention beyond what a daytime veterinary clinic can provide. If your pet is experiencing severe trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, difficulty breathing, repeated seizures, or is unresponsive, we recommend going directly to the nearest 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital.
If you’re unsure whether your pet’s condition is urgent, call our team right away. We can help assess the situation over the phone and guide you on whether your pet should be seen immediately at our clinic or referred to an after-hours emergency facility.