Emergency Pet Care

Emergency Care: We're Here for You
Our facility is fully equipped to handle all emergency and critical care situations. If your pet needs urgent care after hours, call our regular line for instructions on contacting our On-Call Veterinarian for immediate assistance.
For details on emergency procedures and what to do if our hospital is closed, check the information below.
During Open & After Hours
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control
(888) 426-4435
*A consultation fee may apply. “Our doctors are well versed in common toxins, so it may be best to first contact us and we may help you to avoid a call with poison control. In the event of an after-hours concern, here is the contact information.”
- Veterinary Emergency Group
veterinaryemergencygroup.com
718-677-6700
- Animal Medical Center
Location: Midtown
212-838-8100
- BluePearl Midtown
410 W 55th St, NY 10019
bluepearlvet.com/hospital/midtown-nyc
212-767-0099
- BluePearl — Downtown
1 W 15th St, NY 10011
bluepearlvet.com/hospital/downtown-nyc
(212) 924-3311
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Airvet
After Hours App
Choking Pet First Aid
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If Your Dog Is Choking on a Ball
If your dog is choking on a ball or other object, acting quickly can save their life, but even if you successfully dislodge it, an emergency vet visit is still essential. Internal swelling or airway irritation may not be immediately obvious, which is why our emergency team is here to assess your pet and ensure they are safe. Always treat a choking episode as a medical emergency, regardless of the outcome at home.
In the Press & Pet Parent Resources
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Vet Tips for Emergencies
Publisher: Spot & Tango (What The Pup) × JUDY
Featuring: Dr. Stephanie Liff, Medical Director & Owner
URL: https://whatthepup.spotandtango.com/emergencies-vet/
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Disaster Preparedness for NYC Pet Parents
Publisher: W42ST Magazine, April 2026
Featuring: Dr. Stephanie Liff
URL: https://w42st.com/post/preparing-pets-for-emergencies/