Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital

Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital Open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. No appointment is needed. 24 Hour Emergency Veterinary Hospital

Paws and kisses to all the pets who bring love into our lives. Wishing you a Valentine’s Day filled with wagging tails a...
02/14/2025

Paws and kisses to all the pets who bring love into our lives. Wishing you a Valentine’s Day filled with wagging tails and purrs! ❤️

With regular vet visits, you can prevent periodontal disease early.
02/11/2025

With regular vet visits, you can prevent periodontal disease early.

Stinky "dog breath" is an early indicator of poor dental health. Start good dental hygiene early!
02/06/2025

Stinky "dog breath" is an early indicator of poor dental health. Start good dental hygiene early!

We are open 24/7. ❄Please call 250-933-0913. ❄
02/04/2025

We are open 24/7. ❄Please call 250-933-0913. ❄

WE ARE HIRING ✨ JOIN OUR TEAM OF PASSIONATE SKILLED RVTs ✨ send your cover letter and resume to info@civeh.com 😊
01/07/2025

WE ARE HIRING ✨ JOIN OUR TEAM OF PASSIONATE SKILLED RVTs ✨ send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] 😊

WE ARE HIRING 😍 JOIN OUR TEAM 😍 We are hiring Client Care Receptionist, and a kennel assistant. If interested please ema...
01/07/2025

WE ARE HIRING 😍 JOIN OUR TEAM 😍 We are hiring Client Care Receptionist, and a kennel assistant. If interested please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Wishing Everyone a Safe and Happy New Year! ✨🌟We are open 24/7.🌟 call 250-933-0913 🌟Please be aware wait times may vary,...
01/01/2025

Wishing Everyone a Safe and Happy New Year! ✨

🌟We are open 24/7.🌟 call 250-933-0913 🌟

Please be aware wait times may vary, we triage on a case to case basis. Your kindness and understanding is greatly appreciated.

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Holiday! ⛄🌟We are open 24/7.🌟 call 250-933-0913 🌟Please be aware wait times may vary, ...
12/25/2024

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Holiday! ⛄

🌟We are open 24/7.🌟 call 250-933-0913 🌟

Please be aware wait times may vary, we triage on a case to case basis. Your kindness and understanding is greatly appreciated. 💝

As we gear up for the Holidays, we wanted to remind you that we are ready to provide round-the-clock care for your furry...
12/24/2024

As we gear up for the Holidays, we wanted to remind you that we are ready to provide round-the-clock care for your furry friends and family members! 🐶🐱

While we strive to give prompt attention to every fur-baby in need, please keep in mind that long weekends can get pretty busy. 🐾⏳

Wait times may be longer than usual, but rest assured, our dedicated team will do everything to ensure your pet gets the best care possible! ⭐ Wait times can change quickly depending what comes, every case is triaged and prioritized when it arrives.

Have a safe and Happy Holiday with your friends and family.
✨Call our hospital at 250-933-0913✨

We are looking for gently used bath towels.🙂 If you have any towels for donation please bring to the hospital any time. ...
12/12/2024

We are looking for gently used bath towels.🙂 If you have any towels for donation please bring to the hospital any time. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. 🥰😸🐶

As we gear up for the long weekend we wanted to remind you that we are ready to provide round-the-clock care for your fu...
06/28/2024

As we gear up for the long weekend we wanted to remind you that we are ready to provide round-the-clock care for your furry friends and family members! 🐶🐱

While we strive to give prompt attention to every fur-baby in need, please keep in mind that long weekends can get pretty busy. 🐾⏳

Wait times may be longer than usual, but rest assured, our dedicated team will do everything to ensure your pet gets the best care possible! 💙

Call our hospital at 250-933-0913 for the most up to date wait times in the ER, but please be aware that they can change very quickly based on the cases that present to the hospital.

Have a wonderful weekend with your furry friends and family members!

We are in need of towels 🐾 If you have any extras please consider donating to your local animal emergency hospital. No n...
04/25/2024

We are in need of towels 🐾 If you have any extras please consider donating to your local animal emergency hospital. No need to call, just drop by and we would be happy to take them off your hands for our patients. Thank you!

Meet Sadie!Sadie is a lovely lady that saw Dr. Preston and his surgical team in February for a TPLO surgery - an orthope...
04/08/2024

Meet Sadie!

Sadie is a lovely lady that saw Dr. Preston and his surgical team in February for a TPLO surgery - an orthopedic procedure to correct a torn cruciate ligament.

It was noted on her physical exam that Sadie was carrying a bit of extra weight, which would make her recovery from surgery more difficult 😔

Our good friends at Hill’s Pet Nutrition thought that Sadie would be a perfect candidate to try their Metabolic / j/d combination diet.

➡️ Metabolic food is clinically proven to help dogs quickly and naturally lose weight by activating their own metabolism. Paired with j/d, a joint and mobility diet, this will help improve mobility and decrease symptoms of arthritis as Sadie ages. ⬅️

Sadie has been on her new food for a month, and is doing fantastic! She has already lost 1kg and is looking more fit and trim every day!

Join us in congratulating her on her progress, and wishing her the best on her road to recovery 🥰🐶

➡️ MEET THE TEAM ⬅️Shadow is a two year old love bug that shares her home with Melanie’s mom. She was found on a blueber...
04/04/2024

➡️ MEET THE TEAM ⬅️

Shadow is a two year old love bug that shares her home with Melanie’s mom.

She was found on a blueberry farm with her litter mates and was the only survivor. She was coaxed out of hiding with a can of tuna and found her furever home with Melanie and her family.

She enjoys being an only cat, and isn’t fond of other fur friends. She’s a fair weather girl, and loves sitting in an open window taking in the outdoor experiences from the safety of her home.

Her favorite thing in the entire world is food. She loves to eat all sorts of snacks, and holds the world record for fastest meal consumption! If she had a job she would be professional taste tester, or maybe her own YouTube Channel where she could travel the world competing in different food challenges 😼

➡️ MEET THE TEAM ⬅️Melanie has been with the CIVEH Team for 2.5 years. She also holds the title of Aftercare Administrat...
04/03/2024

➡️ MEET THE TEAM ⬅️

Melanie has been with the CIVEH Team for 2.5 years. She also holds the title of Aftercare Administrator, an extremely vital role that ensures every pet that needs to cross the Rainbow Bridge, and every client that has to make that difficult decision, is taken care of.

Melanie’s husband is from Zambia, and she loves traveling home with him to explore everything Zambia has to offer. While vacationing there recently, she was able to walk six lions at one time!

Born and raised in Nanaimo, Melanie wanted to be a teacher when she grew up, so we are grateful that she has fallen in love with the veterinary industry! Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is snuggling all of the adorable animals that come through our doors, and taking in all of the puppy kisses she can.

When she isn’t at work, Melanie loves to spend time baking, exploring the West Coast, and taking photos of her adventures.

🐰🌷 Happy Easter from Rip and the CIVEH Team! 🌷🐰While we hope you and your furry friends have a wonderful holiday, we wan...
03/31/2024

🐰🌷 Happy Easter from Rip and the CIVEH Team! 🌷🐰

While we hope you and your furry friends have a wonderful holiday, we want to remind you that emergencies can happen any time, including on Easter Sunday. Our doors are open to ensure your pets receive the care they need, but please be aware that wait times may be prolonged due to increased demand.

Rest assured, our dedicated team is here to prioritize cases on a triage basis, ensuring that patients with the most urgent needs are seen first. If your pet requires emergency care, don't hesitate to reach out to us.

Wishing you a safe and joyful Easter celebration!

As we gear up for the long weekend and Easter celebrations, we wanted to remind you that we are ready to provide round-t...
03/29/2024

As we gear up for the long weekend and Easter celebrations, we wanted to remind you that we are ready to provide round-the-clock care for your furry friends and family members! 🐶🐱

While we strive to give prompt attention to every fur-baby in need, please keep in mind that long weekends can get pretty busy. 🐾⏳

Wait times may be longer than usual, but rest assured, our dedicated team will do everything to ensure your pet gets the best care possible! 💙

Call our hospital at 250-933-0913 for the most up to date wait times in the ER, but please be aware that they can change very quickly based on the cases that present to the hospital.

Have a wonderful weekend with your furry friends and family members!

➡️ Today is National Respect Your Cat Day! So for the last post of our Pet Poison Info Series, we are going to focus on ...
03/28/2024

➡️ Today is National Respect Your Cat Day! So for the last post of our Pet Poison Info Series, we are going to focus on lilies and tulips, a toxicity that is fairly feline specific 🐱

🌷 Lilies and Tulips 🌷

So, how bad are lilies and tulips for cats anyway?

The Liliaceae family of flowers contains both tulips and hyacinths. Lilies and tulips produce a
toxin that can cause severe irreversible kidney damage in cats after exposure. Every part of the
plant needs to be considered toxic; petals, leaves, stems, pollen and the water they are immersed in.

Lily petals are the most toxic and even a few nibbles can cause severe kidney damage. Also, if your cat gets pollen on its coat, it can be ingested through grooming, so it is a continuous source of exposure until removed through bathing.

‼️ If you believe your cat has contacted lilies, you should seek veterinary care immediately ‼️

➡️ You can also call the Pet Poison Hotline: 1- 800-213-6680 ⬅️

Lily toxicity can be fatal, so early intervention is key for treating your feline family member. Delay
in seeking out treatment can result in permanent kidney failure and loss of life.

What symptoms could you notice if your cat has ingested lilies?
➡️ Lethargic
➡️ Vomiting➡️ Drooling
➡️ Anorexia, decreased interest in food
➡️ Increased urination or no urination➡️ Dehydration
➡️ Increased or decreased thirst➡️ Disorientation➡️ Seizures➡️ Death (can occur in 36-72 hours after ingestion without treatment)

How is lily toxicity in cats treated?
➡️ Inducing vomiting
➡️ Activated Charcoal
➡️ Gastric Lavage
➡️ Enemas
➡️ IV Fluid Therapy
➡️ Antinausea medications
➡️ Other medical treatments and medications will be determined by your veterinarian and the level of illness in your cat, and may include:
➡️ Hospitalization for 48-72 hours (about 3 days).
➡️ Bloodwork: Repeat blood work may be ordered to monitor the kidney injury during treatment.

What is the Prognosis of Lily Toxicity?

Cats that are seen within 18 hours of ingestion have a better prognosis. Prolonged wait periods
for medical attention can lead to irreversible kidney failure and death. Even with treatment there is no guarantee your cat will recover from the toxin but early intervention with veterinary care is critical in managing their illness.

Some cats can recover with minimal treatment and organ damage while others may have permanent kidney injury.

Ways to Prevent Lily and Tulip Toxicity in your Feline Companion:

The best way to prevent your cat from being exposed to lilies and tulips is by choosing not to
have them in your garden or in your home.

Accidental exposure from petals falling from a
bouquet, having a bag of purchased bulbs in the house as a potential chew toy can become
catastrophic and can be fatal to your feline companion.

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