Emergency Vet in Queens

Also referred to as volvulus, bloat occurs when gases, food, or fluid accumulate in the stomach, which subsequently twists. This can result in pressure on the esophagus and cause a dog to have difficulty breathing. Bloat can be fatal if not treated right away.

When warm weather sets in, heatstroke can become a very serious concern. This condition can quickly become life-threatening for both dogs and cats. If your pet is displaying signs of heatstroke, contact our vets right away for further instructions and to let them know you are on your way with your pet.

Signs of heatstroke include drooling, excessive panting, reddened gums, diarrhea, vomiting, mental dullness, loss of consciousness, uncoordinated movement, and collapse. 

Our vets can treat your pet if they've ingested a toxic substance. To quickly and effectively treat your dog or cat, our team will ask that you try to provide information on what the toxin was and how much was ingested, if possible.  

This can include severe injuries caused by altercations with other animals, car accidents, or other incidents. Here are a few steps you can follow to manage the situation quickly:

• Get yourself and your pet to a safe location. 
• You'll then need to stabilize your cat or dog while you transport them to your primary vet, or to the nearest emergency veterinary clinic. Our veterinary team asks that you give us a call if you are on your way with an injured pet to allow us to prepare for your arrival.

Pets, particularly dogs, are known to chew on objects. Sometimes, items can become lodged in their throat or gastrointestinal tract. If your cat or dog is having difficulty breathing under any circumstances, this is considered a veterinary emergency and should be treated as soon as possible.

Cats and dogs can experience different types of seizures, and some are more alarming and serious than others. If your pet has a seizure, contact your vet to arrange emergency care right away. If your pet has recurring seizures, or a seizure that lasts more than a minute or two, it's time to head to your vet's or the nearest emergency animal hospital. 

An inflamed pancreas can cause pancreatitis. Our vets see this occur most often in dogs that frequently eat table scraps. Pets experiencing this condition typically show symptoms such as loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and vomiting.

Queens Animal Hospital provides emergency and urgent veterinary care for cats and dogs during our regular clinic hours. It's always best to contact us in advance if you can, but we understand that in emergency situations that's not always possible. 

If we are unable to fit your pet into our schedule, we recommend that you visit the after-hours emergency vet location shown above.

If you are experiencing a veterinary emergency, follow the steps below.

• Call Ahead If Possible - During regular business hours call us right away. After hours, call the emergency animal hospital listed above to let them know you are on the way.
• Follow Instructions Provided - When you call to let the emergency pet hospital know you are on your way, instructions may be provided to help you apply first aid or otherwise make your pet as comfortable as possible. Follow these instructions carefully.
• Remain Calm - Remain calm and be extra careful around your pet. When an animal is in pain they often react negatively towards anyone trying to help and could bite or scratch.
• Bring Your Pet In For Care - Do not put yourself at risk! Safely bring your pet to our Queens veterinary clinic or the after-hours emergency vet location above.

Our veterinarians see emergency cases during our regular business hours:

 

The following situations are examples of emergencies that require immediate care:

• Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop
• Obvious signs of pain or extreme anxiety
• Choking, difficulty breathing, or continuous coughing/gagging
• Fractured bones or severe lameness
• Seizures and/or staggering
• Bleeding from nose, mouth, rectum, or blood in the urine
• Inability to urinate or pass feces, or pain associated with urinating or passing feces
• Severe vomiting or diarrhea; 2+ episodes in 24-hours
• Injuries to the eye(s)
• Your pet has ingested something poisonous (such as antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, rodent poison, etc.)
• Heat stress or heatstroke
• Refusal to drink for 24 hours or more
• Unconsciousness

Our Queens animal hospital is just like a human doctor's office—it can be unpredictable and you may have to wait. 

We cannot predict what cases we will see and when they will arrive. If possible, call ahead to find out whether we are able to provide emergency care for your dog or cat.

If we are unable to fit an emergency appointment into our vet's schedule we recommend that you visit the 24/7 animal emergency hospital detailed above.

Some veterinary emergencies require intensive overnight care. At Queens Animal Hospital we provide overnight care for animals in need.

While in our care, our dedicated team will treat your pet as if they were our own.

Our emergency veterinarians mostly see cats and dogs.