South Fork Animal Hospital
Pet Emergencies in Wainscott
An emergency is when your pet is injured or suddenly develops a life-threatening illness. 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. If the hospital is closed and you have an emergency, please call (631) 537-0035 for instructions about contacting the veterinarian on call.
If you are not able to reach the doctor, please call:
East End Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center
67 Commerce Drive
Riverhead, NY 11901
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, 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