SICK PET CARE

Is your pet feeling under the weather? Whether it’s an upset stomach, an itchy ear, or something more serious, we’re here for you and your pet.

If your pet is experiencing signs of illness or discomfort, please call to schedule an appointment or to speak with a member of our team. We will go over all of your pet’s symptoms, including how long it has been going on, and any past medical history. Our doctors will perform an in-depth physical exam and, based on their findings, formulate a detailed treatment plan tailored for your pet, with all pricing discussed upfront. This plan may include diagnostic testing such as bloodwork or x-rays, all of which will be interpreted by our veterinarians. Appropriate medications will be prescribed if necessary, or referral for further testing or hospitalization, depending on the case.

As general practitioners, we treat a variety of conditions, including dermatological, cardiac, neurologic, endocrine, and ophthalmologic, among others. Visit our blog to find articles relating to these individual areas!

Urgent Care

If you need urgent care for your pet, our team is here to help! We can provide care for non-critical conditions that do not require hospitalization or surgery. We are not a full-service emergency clinic. If your pet is sick, we will do our best to schedule an urgent appointment and recommend calling ahead to check our availability before coming in.

We can help with:

  • Skin or ear infections
  • Vomiting
  • Rashes or bites
  • Limping
  • Lethargy lasting more than 24 hours

If your pet needs more extensive care, we recommend the following care clinics

Eclipse Vet Care in Whippany
1 Papermill Dr, Whippany, NJ 07981
https://eclipsevetcare.com/
(862) 404-0991

Veterinary Emergency Group
Union on Route 222317 US-22, Union, NJ 07083
https://veterinaryemergencygroup.com/

Garden State Vet Specialists
1 Pine St, Tinton Falls, NJ 07753
https://www.gsvs.org/

Oradell
580 Winters Ave Paramus, NJ
https://www.oradell.com/

Red Bank Vet Specialists
Multiple Locations
https://www.redbankvet.com/

Signs That Your Pet May Be Experiencing a Health Emergency

It can be helpful to know what signs and symptoms indicate that your pet is experiencing a health emergency. If your dog or cat is showing symptoms, or behaviors that are unusual for them or that you are unsure about, contact your primary care veterinarian or the nearest emergency vet clinic for advice.

  • Bloated, swollen, or painful abdomen
  • Difficulty breathing, extreme coughing or choking
  • Inflammation or injury to the eye
  • Obvious pain
  • Staggering or stumbling
  • Uncontrolled bleeding
  • Repeated vomiting
  • Unconsciousness
  • Dilated pupils
  • Seizures
  • Severe injury
  • Lameness or inability to walk
  • Inability to urinate or defecate
  • Ingestion of poisonous foods
  • Broken bones, open wounds
  • Ingestion of foreign objects
  • Sudden blindness
  • Loss of balance
  • Blood in diarrhea