Park Hills Animal Hospital
Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island
75 Sunrise Highway
West Islip, New York 11795
Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center of Westbury
609-5 Cantiague Rock Road
Westbury, NY 11590
When Should I Seek Emergency Care for My Pet?
You should seek emergency care for your pet when you feel his or her medical condition is serious and cannot wait. However, the following general situations should help you determine if you need to seek emergency care for your pet:
Difficulty breathing
Acute abdominal swelling
Electric shock
Excessive vomiting or diarrhea
Bleeding
Exhibits symptoms of heat stroke
Seizures
Sudden onset of weakness
High or low temperature (more than 104 or less than 100 degrees)
Unable to urinate or defecate