Veterinary Appointments
Lincoln Square Veterinary Hospital is open seven days a week. New patients are always welcome. Please call us at 212-712-9600 to arrange an appointment.
Doctors on-call twenty four hours a day, every day of the week
We also provide around-the-clock nursing care seven days a week for hospitalized and boarding patients so that your pet is never alone.
Annual Exams + Vaccinations
At Lincoln Square Veterinary Hospital we know that there is no substitute for good health care, especially preventive care. That's why we recommend that your pet get an annual exam or a semi-annual exam for pets over the age of 8.
Ensure the lifelong health of your dog or cat with proper preventative care, regular check-ups, sound nutritional advice and appropriate vaccines.
Vaccinations are important to maintaining good health for your pet, but each animal requires an individual approach. We educate you about your pet's medical needs as fully as possible and work with you to tailor a vaccination program especially for your pet.
Visiting Tips:
New Clients:- If we haven't yet had the pleasure of meeting you and your pet, download our New Client Form here and have it ready when you arrive. If you are unable to download, please arrive 20 minutes early to fill it out here.
- It's also a good idea to give us a head start in preparing for your visit by faxing us your pet's medical history (fax:212-712-9558) ahead of time. Linda, our New Client Specialist, will let you know when we receive your records. We're also happy to contact your previous veterinarian or breeder on your behalf.
- If you don't have any previous documentation, just fax in the New Client Form and add in any additional information about your pet that you'd like us to know. - For some, transportation is difficult. If you need assistance for any reason, give us a call - we may be able to arrange for one of our trained handlers to come give you a hand.
Preparation for Specific Exams:
Annual Wellness Exam- Please provide us with any additional medical information we may be missing. For dogs (and cats who are allowed outdoors), bringing a fresh fecal sample is always helpful (containers for this purpose are available from our office).
Geriatric Pet Appointments
- As pets age, they require greater vigilance to head off common problems. We recommend twice yearly exams for senior pets, and we often advise more frequent blood and urine sampling as well - this allows us to more quickly detect changes in key organ systems. Your doctor will further discuss these procedures with you during the consultation.
Visits for Common Problems
- DIARRHEA: Bring a fresh stool sample (no more than six to twelve hours old).
- URINARY TROUBLE: Sterile urine samples that we acquire directly from your pet are generally more accurate and useful than "free catch" samples obtained at home.
Dogs: Try not to let your pet urinate before your appointment - a pet with an empty bladder may have to stay with us until we can retrieve a sample.
Cats: If possible, take the litter away for a short period before you come in.
All Other Cases
Watch for and report abnormal behaviors like lethargy, restlessness, open-mouth or otherwise difficult breathing, vomiting (blood?), changes in appetite, thirst, urination, bowel movements, limping, instability, head tilting, or drooling. The more we know, the better.
Emergencies
During normal business hours, call ahead if possible to let us know you're coming in, but come in immediately if you believe your pet is having a true medical emergency. For after-hours needs, call the regular appointment line and follow the directions in the message. A doctor will be paged and will quickly return your call. If an emergency after-hours visit is clearly required, we may recommend going directly to NYC Veterinary Specialists at 410 West 55th Street (SW corner of Ninth Avenue and 55th Street. 212-767-0099).International Pet Travel
We can assist you in preparation for taking your pet to countries throughout the world. Dr. Fried has the special USDA accreditation necessary to prepare the documents required by many countries before allowing pet entry. Additionally, many countires require multiple veterinary visits, including blood tests. Please notify us as far ahead of your departure date as possible so that we can begin preparations. Be aware that places like the UK, Ireland, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean, South Africa, and Hawaii require a minimum of six to seven months preparation time, so contact us accordingly for travel to these locations. For more information on regulations to various destinations, speak with our pet travel specialist, Annie, or visit: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/ncie/iregs/animals/
