Emergency & Urgent Care

Professional veterinary emergency services when your pet needs us most. Same-day urgent care appointments available.

Emergency Care

If you believe your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, during business hours, please call our clinic directly.

We welcome emergency walk-ins and same-day emergency appointments, please call ahead if possible so we can prepare for your arrival.

If your pet needs care beyond what our hospital can provide, we will refer you to an emergency facility in the area. We may be able to make this determination over the phone, to expedite proper care.

While we are not a 24-hour emergency hospital, our lead veterinarian is usually available to treat and perform emergency care and surgery at our facility.

We prioritize all life-threatening cases and will do everything we can to see your pet as quickly as possible.

For non-life-threatening situations, we can often schedule you in the next day, provided your pet is not at extreme risk by waiting.

If you are unsure whether your pet's condition can wait, please do not hesitate to call us, we are happy to help you assess the situation over the phone.

Business Hours

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 9:00am–5:00pm

Wed: 12:00pm–7:00pm

Sat: 9:00am–2:00pm

Sun: Closed

After-Hours Emergency Care

We have an after-hours response line that will pick up, assess the emergency, and connect you with our veterinarian. If our veterinarian is unavailable and the situation is life-threatening, we will refer you to one of the following emergency veterinary hospitals:

VEG (Veterinary Emergency Group)

  • 790 NJ-3 Unit 1, Clifton, NJ 07012

Oradell Animal Hospital

  • 580 Winters Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652

Urgent Care

For all time-sensitive needs, we offer urgent pet care same-day. Please call our clinic first so we can prepare for your arrival, better understand the nature of your visit, or potentially direct you to another nearby clinic if we cannot see or properly care for your pet.

In some circumstances, we may be able to provide care or further direction directly over the phone. We are open for urgent care visits during business hours.

Don't Wait

Your Pet Needs Help Now!

Our experienced veterinary team is ready to provide emergency and urgent care for your beloved pet.

Call us immediately if you notice any signs of distress.

When to Seek Emergency Veterinary Care

  • Difficulty breathing or persistent coughing

  • Severe bleeding or trauma from accidents

  • Suspected poisoning or toxin ingestion

  • Unresponsive or loss of consciousness

  • Seizures or neurological symptoms

  • Signs of severe pain or distress

  • Inability to urinate or defecate

  • Sudden paralysis or inability to stand

Our Emergency Vet Services Include

  • Trauma and wound care for pets

  • Emergency surgery and stabilization

  • Poisoning treatment and detoxification

  • Respiratory emergency management

  • Critical care monitoring and support

  • Diagnostic imaging (X-ray, ultrasound)

  • IV fluid therapy and medication

  • Pain management for acute conditions

Emergency? Call us now at (973) 427-0990

Serving Fair Lawn, Clifton, Paramus, and surrounding New Jersey communities with compassionate emergency veterinary care.

Lincoln Ave Cat & Dog Hospital

Family-owned and independently operated on Lincoln Avenue since 1984.

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Serving Fair Lawn, NJ and Bergen county since 1984.