When your pet is injured or suddenly develops a life-threatening illness, this is an emergency. If the hospital is closed and you have an emergency, please call our after hours emergency answering service at 631-689-4514. South Fork Animal Hospital provides 24-hour emergency on-call service.
Some Signs of Illness Requiring Immediate Veterinary Attention Include:
• Frequent Vomiting or Retching
• Frequent Bouts of Diarrhea or Straining
• Difficulty Breathing (heavy or shallow)
• Bloated or Distended Abdomen
• Hyperthermia (heat stroke) or Hypothermia (low body temperature)
• Straining to Urinate and / or Blood in Urine
• Convulsions or Seizures
• Any Trauma (hit by a car, falling out of a window, a fight with another animal)
• Injury or Irritation to the Eyes
• Exposure to Poison or Toxic Chemicals
• Inability to Deliver Puppies or Kittens
• Burns
• Lacerations or Bleeding Wounds
If you think that your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, please call us immediately. It is better to err on the side of being too cautious. Depending upon the situation, we may refer you to East End Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center. Their phone number is 631-369-4513 and they are located at 67 Commerce Drive, Riverhead, NY 11901.