Hamilton EVC

09/16/2025

Show your furry friend some extra love today. Get hugging and share the moment with us!

09/11/2025

To our valued clients, both familiar and new:
We are proud to reintroduce the Hamilton Region Emergency Veterinary Clinic, your trusted partner in urgent and emergency veterinary care — now with renewed focus, updated facilities, and an even stronger commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care for your pets when they need it most.
Our doors are always open offering enhanced services and a dedicated 24/7 emergency care team ready to support your furry family members day or night.
Whether you're a long-time client or new to our community, we’re here when your pet needs us most — any hour, any day.
Thank you for allowing us to continue serving you and your pets.
— The Hamilton Region Emergency Veterinary Clinic Team
50 Dundurn Street South
(Located in the Fortino's Plaza)
Hamilton

Hamilton Region Emergency Veterinary Clinic supports our surrounding veterinarians by providing emergency medical care and around the clock monitoring.

09/01/2023

It’s the long weekend! HREVC is open 24 hours all weekend to help you in case of an emergency. Please understand we will have a higher case load than usual. We ask that if you are experiencing an emergency to please call ahead.

09/01/2023

Say hello to the adorable Maple 🍁

Maple unfortunately had to visit HREVC because she thought her humans phone charger would be a delicious treat!

Upon an exam and speaking to the owner, it appeared that only a small piece of the charger was missing and that we had to induce vomiting to begin treatment in an attempt to remove the small piece she had ate.

Fortunately for Maple, she was not the culprit of the missing piece however, unfortunately for Maple’s mom, she will need to purchase a new phone charger. ☹️

Please contact your Veterinarian right away if you believe your animals may have ingested something they should not have, as there is only a small timeframe where we can attempt to induce vomiting to try and remove the foreign item.

09/01/2023

Upon discharge at HREVC, your Veterinarian may often prescribe a prescription for you to take home.
Some animals, may have no issue receiving medications orally while others, may have a more difficult time.

For dogs, more often than not, hiding the medication in food or a pill pocket treat will do the trick. For cats, it’s often easier to open their mouth, place the medication as far back as possible in the mouth and shutting the mouth to encourage swallowing.

For those taking medications home, we often send out clients home with a pilling device: a long plastic tube with a plunger at the end, this allows you to get the medication far into the mouth.

Feel free to ask your veterinarian professional about your animals individual needs.

What are some tricks you do to ensure your pet receives their medications orally? Comment below 👇 👇

09/01/2023

Have you ever been to HREVC and witnessed our lamp lit up in our waiting area?

When this lamp is lit, it means that someone is saying goodbye to their beloved pet. If you see this lamp lit we ask that everyone remain respectful to the owners saying goodbye to their family member by keeping a a quiet voice.

We thank you all for your understanding and compassion during such a difficult time.

Rest well to all the fur babies who have crossed the rainbow bridge 🌈 🐾

09/01/2023

Thank you so much to Teddy’s owners for this delicious treat they brought the HREVC team when Teddy had a re-check today. So thoughtful ❤️

08/28/2023

Here is a fun case we saw here at HREVC, something we don’t see regularly.

Say hello to Totoro!

This precious little boy came to see us today because he had a botfly! (Cuterebra)

Have you heard of Cuterebra before?

They are a fuzzy bumblebee looking insect
that capture blood-sucking insects and lay eggs on pets or people. The eggs multiply, and can spread when left untreated.

Larvae will grow from the eggs and burrow into the skin through the bite opening and begin to inhabit in the skin, living off of the skin of the host.

Typically you will see the hole formed in the hosts skin, which you can see on Totoro’s lower neck.

Fortunately, when attended to quickly by a Veterinarian, your fluffy friend will have an easy recovery.

Totoro was sent home with some antibiotics to aid with wound healing, he is set up for a recheck for some preventative treatment with his family Veterinarian.

The last photo shows how happy he was, he also made the team at HREVC melt ❤️

We wish you the best little one. We are so glad we were able to help!

08/20/2023

Meet sweet little puppy Paris.

Paris went on a walk this afternoon with her owners and ate something along the way. Unfortunately, this has resulted in a visit to HREVC.

Here is an article on how to prevent your animals from scavenging on your walks. Feel better Paris!

https://ontariospca.ca/blog/tips-to-deter-your-dog-from-scavenging-during-walks-2/

08/15/2023

Let’s talk Parvo Virus.

Parvovirus is highly contagious, meaning that it spreads very quickly amongst animals who are not vaccinated against it, the virus is most commonly found in puppies under a year old.

The virus itself is contracted by coming into direct contact with an infected canine, or indirectly, such as by sniffing an infected dogs f***s. In some instances, the virus may also be transferred into the home via the soles of someone’s shoes.

Here are some signs/symptoms to look out for…

- Bloody diarrhea

- Coughing

- Fever

- Weight loss

- Lethargy

- Rapid heart beat

- Dehydration

- Painful abdomen

- Vomiting

If you notice any of these signs, please call us immediately 905.529.1004. Our team of experienced staff is always available to answer your questions and help assist you in case of an emergency.

We have attached an article below that explains more about the Parvo Virus.

Parvo in puppies is unfortunately a common disease with deadly consequences. Here's what to know about parvo in puppies and protecting your dog.

08/10/2023

A great article about why it is so important to keep your pets hydrated.

Our furry friends can get dehydrated quickly! Especially during the hot summer months. Make sure you know about your pet’s needs and give them access to fresh water at all times.