Emergency & Urgent Care
Emergency & Urgent Care in Plattsburgh, NY
When your pet faces an urgent medical need, every second matters. At Plattsburgh Animal Hospital, we’re here to help—providing compassionate, expert emergency and urgent veterinary care for dogs and cats in Plattsburgh and surrounding North Country communities.
We know that emergencies don’t always happen during business hours. While we are not a 24-hour emergency clinic, we do our best to accommodate urgent cases during our regular hours—and we maintain an after-hours protocol for our established clients.
If your pet is experiencing an emergency or urgent medical concern, call us immediately at (518) 566-7387.
When to Seek Emergency or Urgent Care
Animals can’t tell us when something is wrong—but certain symptoms should never be ignored. If your pet exhibits any of the following, contact us right away:
Difficulty breathing or rapid breathing
Uncontrolled bleeding
Collapse or inability to stand
Seizures
Signs of heatstroke
Pale gums
Bloated or distended abdomen
Ingestion of toxic substances
Difficulty urinating or defecating
Trauma (car accident, fall, attack by another animal)
Persistent vomiting or diarrhea, especially with blood
Sudden severe pain (crying out, limping, etc.)
Any sudden or severe behavior change
If you are unsure whether your pet’s symptoms constitute an emergency, call us—our experienced team will guide you on the best course of action.
Our Emergency & Urgent Care Services
During regular business hours, our hospital is equipped to handle most types of veterinary emergencies and urgent care cases. We offer:
- Immediate triage and stabilization
- Advanced diagnostic imaging (digital X-rays, ultrasound)
- In-house laboratory testing for rapid results
- Emergency Surgery
- IV fluid therapy and critical care support
- Pain management
- Monitoring and hospitalization if needed
- Aftercare instructions and follow-up support
If your pet requires 24-hour intensive care or a specialist referral, we will coordinate with trusted regional emergency and specialty hospitals to ensure continuity of care.
After-Hours Emergencies
For after-hours emergencies, our clinic offers a doctor-on-call option for established clients. Please call our main number (518) 566-7387 and follow the prompts for after-hours instructions.
If our on-call veterinarian is not available or if the situation requires immediate critical care, we will provide referral recommendations to the closest 24-hour emergency veterinary facility.
Why Choose Plattsburgh Animal Hospital for Emergency & Urgent Care?
- Trusted Local Care: We proudly serve pets and families in Plattsburgh and surrounding North Country communities.
- Experienced Emergency Team: Our skilled veterinarians and technicians are trained to respond to a wide range of urgent situations with care and efficiency.
- State-of-the-Art Facility: With advanced diagnostic tools and surgical capabilities, we provide comprehensive emergency and urgent care in one location.
- Compassionate Approach: We know how emotional a pet emergency can be. We will treat your pet with the same compassion and dedication we would give our own.
Be Prepared—Save Our Number
Emergencies are unpredictable. One of the best ways to be prepared is to have our number saved in your phone and posted at home:
Plattsburgh Animal Hospital
(518) 566-7387
Serving pet owners in Plattsburgh and surrounding North Country communities.
Don’t Wait—Call Now if Your Pet Needs Urgent Care
If your pet is in distress or showing signs of illness or injury, call Plattsburgh Animal Hospital immediately at (518) 566-7387.
We’ll be ready to provide the skilled, compassionate emergency and urgent veterinary care your pet deserves.
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