Emergencies

During Office Hours please call (716) 633-7123 before coming in.

We are not an emergency veterinary hospital and we may need to refer you to another clinic.

If our clinic is closed, please call one of the following:

What Constitutes an Emergency?

An emergency exists for your pet if he or she is experiencing:

 An emergency exists when your pet is experiencing a life-threatening or serious condition that requires immediate veterinary attention. Some of the most common signs include:

• Difficulty Breathing: Noisy breathing, gasping for air, or a blue tongue.
• Uncontrolled Bleeding: Bleeding that does not stop despite applying pressure with a clean cloth.
• Bloating or Abdominal Distress: Swollen, distended, or painful abdomen, with or without vomiting.
• Urination or Defecation Problems: Inability to urinate or defecate despite efforts, or pain during these activities.
• Heatstroke: Heavy panting, extreme weakness, or body temperature of 104°F (40°C) or higher.
• Labor Complications: Difficulty delivering puppies or kittens—labor contractions lasting longer than one hour, or more than 15 minutes with visible fetus or membranes.
• Neurological Issues: Loss of balance, consciousness, seizures, tremors, coma, convulsions, sudden blindness, head tilting, unusual aggression or withdrawal.
• Severe Pain: Persistent or intense pain that does not improve.
• Major Trauma: Injuries from falls, being hit by a car, lacerations, broken bones, or shock.
• Signs of Collapse or Weakness: Weakness, fainting, shallow breathing, rapid heartbeat, dilated pupils, or confused appearance.
• Poison Ingestion: Bring the container or a list of ingredients if your pet has ingested a toxic substance.
• Penetrating Wounds: Especially to the chest or abdomen.
• Non-Weight Bearing Lameness: Inability to use a limb.
• Eye Problems: Any eye injury, infection, or sudden vision change.