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 business hours, be sure to call us in advance so we can determine the best course of action and prepare for your arrival.
Perry office, (585) 237-5550
Batavia office, (585) 343-4046
Livonia office, (585) 346-2140
Yorkshire office, (716) 492-5550
- After business hours, if you have a companion animal experiencing a life threatening emergency please call one of the following 24-hour emergency clinics. For the Buffalo and Cheektowaga area, call the Greater Buffalo Veterinary Emergency Clinic. For the Orchard Park area, call Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center. For the Tonawanda area, call Green Acres Veterinary Center. For the East area and Ithaca, call Cornell University Hospital for Animals. For the East Syracuse area, call Veterinary Medical Center of Central New York.
- Emergency Veterinary clinics with limited availability include the following: For the Rochester area, call Animal Urgent Care at Pittsford Animal Hospital, or Rochester Emergency Veterinary Service. For the Henrietta area, call Ark Veterinary Hospital and Urgent Care. For the Webster area, call Animal Immediate Care. For the Southern tier area, call Enchanted Mountains Urgent Veterinary Care or Northwest PA Pet Emergency Center.
- If you have a patient currently under our care with a non-life threatening emergency that cannot wait until we re-open, call the clinic and you will be provided with instructions on how to proceed.
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.