Emergency Care

It’s important to be prepared.

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 emergency care.

During our regular business hours, the medical staff and resources at Veterinary Care of Ithaca are available to help you with any emergency your pet experiences. If possible, please call in advance so we can prepare for your arrival.

For emergencies that occur outside of our regular hospital hours, we refer our clients to the following emergency facilities:

Cornell University Hospital for Animals
930 Campus Road
Ithaca, NY 14853-6401
Phone: 607-253-3060
Open 24/7

Colonial Veterinary Hospital
2369 N. Triphammer Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: 607-257-3650
Open Monday-Sunday 8 am – 10 pm

When to Seek Emergency Care for Your Pet

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, 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

Get In Touch

We've proudly served the pets of Ithaca, NY for over 30 years.

Your pets are as important to us as they are to you, and we strive to demonstrate that in all that we do. Your dog or cat deserves the best veterinary care.

Contact Info

Phone: 607-273-3133
Fax: 607-238-2363
Email: email@ithacavet.com

Address

712 W Court St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
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Hours

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 7:30 am - 6 pm
Wed:7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Sat: 8 am - 12 pm
Sun: Closed

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