24/7 Emergency Vet Services

Southpaws Emergency Hospital is available 24/7 for walk-in pet emergencies. Based in Malvern East, we provide emergency services for small animals throughout Melbourne. In a pet emergency, please come straight to 1103 Dandenong Rd, Malvern East or call us on 9569 3677.

Emergencies can happen at any time and our dedicated team of experienced veterinarians and support staff is always ready to provide urgent and compassionate care to your beloved pets. Whether it’s a sudden illness, injury or unforeseen health issue, our emergency services are designed to address the unique needs of your pet, ensuring they receive prompt attention and premium medical care when they need it the most.

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What is an Animal Emergency?

If your pet has had an accident or is showing any of the following symptoms, they require emergency care. Please come straight to our 24-hour emergency vet hospital. Walk-ins welcome.

  • Distress or drooling after eating a bone or other object
  • Excessive coughing, vomiting or diarrhea
  • Fatigue causing pet to collapse
  • Staining to urinate or defecate
  • Changes to breathing (faster breathing, harder breathing or panting excessively)
  • Snake bites (including interactions with snakes, sudden collapse and/or progressive paralysis)
  • Overheating or heatstroke
  • Animal altercations (cat or dog fight)
  • Motor vehicle accidents.
  • Urinating blood
  • Hyperthermia
  • Ingestion of toxins
  • Paralysis or not being able to move normally

  • Ingesting of poison (rat bait, snail pellets, human medication)