When Should I take my Dog to the Vet?

Aside from the yearly check-up and vaccinations, these are some reasons for obtaining immediate vet care for your dog:

Difficulty breathing
Restlessness, panting, unable to lie down comfortably, unsuccessful attempts to vomit, abdominal distension.
Seizures
Collapse or profound weakness
Profuse hemorrhage or major known physical trauma
Repeated vomiting and/or diarrhea
Struggling to urinate
Not drinking or eating once settled
Repeated coughing
Loss of use of rear legs
known exposure to dangerous poisons or foods (chocolate, onion, etc.)
Impacted porcupine quills
Severe pain--always an emergency! Dog is vocalizing, panting, obviously limping, or exhibiting other symptoms of agony

In our area there are three resources for urgent care or emergency care available. Please call ahead (Enchanted Mountain prefers a text)!

Enchanted Mountain Urgent Vet Care (Olean, 10 am--8 pm Friday through Monday): 716-257-4830

Cornell University Animal Hospital (Ithaca, 24 hrs daily): 607-253-3060

Rochester Emergency Vet Services (24 hrs. daily): 585-775-0020