Do you have an after-hours emergency?
If your pet experiences an emergency outside of our regular hours, please call us at 516-367-7100. Your call will be forwarded to our after-hours support line.
If your situation is urgent and cannot wait for a callback from Dr. Franz, we recommend heading directly to one of the following emergency veterinary hospitals:
Long Island Veterinary Specialists
163 South Service Road
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 501-1700
New York Veterinary Specialty Center
2233 Broadhollow Road (Route 110)
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(631) 694-3400 or (877) 694-3400
The Center for Specialized Veterinary Care
609-5 Cantiague Rock Road
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 420-0000 or (877) HELP-PETS
Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island
75 Sunrise Highway
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 587-0800
The Animal Medical Center
510 East 62nd Street
New York, NY 11019
(212) 767-0099
Poison Control
If you believe your pet may have ingested or come in contact with something toxic, please call one of the following resources for immediate guidance on what steps to take next:
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
Pet Poison Helpline
Both have an extensive database of toxic substances, allowing them to quickly deliver the most accurate and up-to-date advice and recommend appropriate treatment options. The sooner an exposure or poisoning is addressed, the easier, less expensive, and safer it is to treat.