Sachem Animal Hospital
For emergencies that occur outside of our regular hospital hours, we refer our clients to the following emergency facilities:
Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island
75 Sunrise Highway
West Islip, New York 11795
Animal Emergency Service
280-L Middle Country Road
Selden, New York 11784
Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists
3250 Veterans Memorial Highway
Bohemia, New York 11716
VEG - Commack, NY Emergency Vet
6240 Jericho Turnpike,
Commack, NY 11725
When Should I Seek Veterinary 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