Medical emergencies for a beloved pet can, and often do, happen outside of normal business hours. To best meet all your pet’s needs, we work to make sure you have access to the best 24/7 pet emergency care.

During regular business hours, Broadway Veterinary Care is available to help you with any emergency your pet experiences.

If possible, please call (516) 374-5050 in advance so we can prepare for your arrival. 

In the event that we’re closed and you think you may have an emergency, we recommend the following area hospital:

Veterinary Emergency Group
204 B Glen Cove Road
Carle Place, NY 11514

(516) 693-8859

When to Seek Emergency Care for Your Dog or Cat

The easiest answer as to whether you should seek emergency care for your pet is when you feel his or her medical condition is serious and cannot wait. However, we offer the following general situations to 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