Pet Sick Visits in Manlius, NY
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Pet Sick Visits
When something feels off with your pet, you shouldn’t have to wait days for answers. Our sick visit appointments are designed to provide timely medical care for non-life-threatening concerns, so your pet can be seen as quickly as possible.
We offer a limited number of same-day sick visit appointments (pending availability) to care for a wide range of medical concerns. Whether your pet is experiencing vomiting, diarrhea, limping, minor injuries, or sudden behavioral changes, our team will evaluate their condition, provide appropriate treatment, and help them feel better as quickly as possible.
When to Schedule a Sick Visit for Your Pet
You may want to schedule a sick visit if your pet is experiencing:
- Urinary issues (straining, urinating blood)
- Toxin or foreign body ingestion
- Bite wounds
- Parasite concerns (fleas, mites, sudden itching)
- Ear or eye infections (redness, discharge, squinting, head shaking)
- Significant behavioral changes
- Coughing or sneezing
- Dehydration or excessive drinking
- Diarrhea or vomiting
- Cuts, abrasions, or abscesses
- Mild lameness, pain, or limping
- Rash, hives, or facial swelling
- Scooting
- Overgrown or broken nails
If your pet is experiencing a life-threatening emergency such as severe difficulty breathing, collapse, seizures, or major trauma, call our clinic immediately. During our regular hours, our medical team is equipped to provide emergency lifesaving treatment.
If you’re unsure whether your pet should be seen, give us a call at (680) 267-1021. Our team can help guide you on next steps and determine whether a same-day appointment is recommended.
Pet Sick Visit FAQs
What’s the difference between a sick visit and an emergency?
Sick visits are for medical concerns that require prompt attention but are not life-threatening. Emergencies involve life-threatening conditions that require immediate medical care.
Examples of life-threatening emergencies include:
• Being hit by a car
• Severe difficulty breathing
• Inability to urinate
• Excessive or uncontrolled bleeding
• Abdominal bloating
• Collapse or seizures
If you believe your pet is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call our office immediately at (680) 267-1021.
Is Manlius Veterinary Hospital equipped to handle emergencies during regular hours?
What if my pet needs hospitalization or surgery?
Can I drop my pet off for a sick visit?
What payment options do you accept?
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Do you offer sick visits after business hours?
We do not offer sick visit appointments outside of our regular business hours. If your pet needs care when we are closed, please contact a local emergency hospital such as:
- Cornell animal hospital 930 Campus Rd, Ithaca, NY1 - 607-253-3060
- Upstate Veterinary Specialties 152 Sparrow rd, Latham NY
- Urgent Veterinary Care- 207 Genesee st, Auburn, NY – 315-515-3074
- Veterinary Medical Center of CNY- 5841 Bridge Street, East Syracuse, NY 315-446-7933