After-Hour Emergencies & Referrals
Listed below is the emergency and referral clinic we commonly suggest.
Garden State Veterinary Specialists
(732) 922-0011
North Star Veterinary Hospital
(609) 259-8300
(732) 747-3636
Emergencies are generally categorized into life threatening issues, severe pain or both.
If your pet is experiencing any of the following seek medical attention immediately.
- Bleeding
Bleeding from any part of the body; blood in feces or urine - Coughing
Severe, persistent coughing; choking sounds - Diarrhea or Vomiting
Continued or severe diarrhea or vomiting, especially if bloody. - Difficulty breathing
Shallow breathing; seems to be choking - Difficulty giving birth
- Eye injury
Redness; swelling; squinting; discharge - Ingested toxin, poison, or foreign object
Any household or garden chemical, human medicine, medicine overdose of any kind
Swallowed rocks, bones, sharp objects, cloth material, string, etc.
- Injured
Hit by a car; hurt by another animal; fallen from a great height - In pain
Pet is crying out - Lethargic or non-responsive
Cannot stand or move; not responding to voice or touch - Lumps
Lumps that are growing rapidly or are bleeding - Trouble urinating
Straining or painful urination especially in male cats. - Weight loss
Dramatic or unexplained weight loss over a short period of time; not eating - For a list of common household toxins and hazards click here
