We sincerely hope you will not have to seek emergency service, though you should be familiar with our procedures in the event it becomes necessary.
Farm Animals
Perry Vet maintains a 24/7, 365 days, large animal emergency service. If you are a current client and believe you have an emergency please call 585-237-5550.
Pet
- For a life-threatening emergency during the day, be sure to call us in advance so we can prepare for your arrival and give your pet top priority.
- After hours, if you feel your pet’s condition cannot wait until we re-open, call the clinic and you will be provided with instructions on how to proceed.
Perry office, (585) 237-5550
Batavia office, (585) 343-4046
Livonia office, (585) 346-2140
Yorkshire office, (716) 492-5550
24 HOUR EMERGENCY CLINICS:
Greater Buffalo Veterinary Emergency
Orchard Park Veteriniary Medical Center
Green Acres Veterinary Center – (Tonawanda)
Cornell University Hospital for Animals – (Ithaca)
EMERGENCY CLINICS WITH LIMITED HOURS:
Village Veterinary Clinic of Hamburg
Animal Urgent Care at Pittsford Animal Hospital
Ark Veterinary Hospital and Urgent Care – (Henrietta)
Animal Immediate Care – (Webster)
Rochester Emergency Veterinary Service
Erie Canal Animal Hospital – (Spencerport)
Urgent Veterinary Care in Auburn
Veterinary Medical Center of Central NY – (East Syracuse)
Urgent Care at Elemental Pet Vets – (Freeville)
Geneseo Vet Care
Enchanted Mountains Urgent Veterinary Care – (Olean)
Northwest PA Pet Emergency Center – (Erie)
Common pet emergencies
- Seizures or collapse
- Difficulty breathing or excessive panting
- Abnormal gum color (pale, bluish/gray, bright red)
- Vomiting and/or Diarrhea
- Wounds, Trauma, or Abnormal Bleeding
- Disorientation, Lethargy, or Weakness
- Allergic Reactions
- Toxicities
- Lameness or fractures
- Abnormal urination behavior
- Abnormal skin appearance
If you feel that your pet is experiencing distress or abnormal behavior, please call us immediately.
By knowing what’s normal in your pet, like body temperature or mucous membrane color, you can better tell if your pet needs medical care. Here are some norms to consider:
Body Temperature
Body temperature in animals is taken rectally. The normal body temperature for a dog or cat is 100 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. If your pet has a temperature less than 99 or over 104, contact us immediately.
Mucous Membrane Color
The most commonly examined mucous membranes are the gums. The color of the gums is a good indicator of blood perfusion and oxygenation. The normal gum color is pink. If your pet has pigmented gums, lowering the eyelid can also give you an indicator of mucous membrane color. Pale, white, bluish/ lavender or yellow gums are cause for concern and you should contact us immediately.