Pet ER
🏥 INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (ICU)
INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (ICU)
Advanced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for Dogs and Cats
Pet ER Small Animal Emergency Hospital provides advanced intensive care for critically ill and injured dogs and cats throughout East Setauket, Suffolk County, and Long Island.
Our ICU is designed to provide continuous monitoring, advanced life support, and specialized nursing care for patients recovering from emergency illness, trauma, or surgery.
📞 Please call ahead to confirm current doctor availability and emergency intake whenever possible.
Intensive Care Unit
🏥 What Is a Veterinary ICU?
A veterinary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is designed for pets requiring advanced medical treatment and continuous monitoring.
Unlike routine hospitalization, ICU patients receive:
. Continuous cardiovascular monitoring
. Oxygen therapy
. Intravenous fluid therapy
. Blood transfusion medicine
. Advanced pain management
. Frequent laboratory testing
. Repeated patient reassessments
. Immediate access to emergency surgery
🏥 Advanced ICU Services
Our ICU provides:
.Oxygen Therapy
. ECG & Blood Pressure Monitoring
. Intravenous Fluid Therapy
. Blood Transfusion Medicine
. Advanced Pain Management
. Nutritional Support
. In-House Laboratory Diagnostics
. CT Imaging
. Emergency Ultrasound
. Echocardiography
. Endoscopy
. Emergency Surgery
. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
. Continuous ICU Monitoring
🐾 Conditions Commonly Managed in Our ICU
Our ICU routinely cares for pets experiencing:
. Respiratory distress
. Severe anemia requiring transfusion
. Trauma and polytrauma
. Neurologic emergencies
. Heat stroke
. Poisoning
. Urinary obstruction
. Postoperative recovery
. Acute kidney injury
. Shock and cardiovascular instability
. Severe pancreatitis
. Complex medical conditions requiring continuous monitoring
🖥 Advanced Technology Supporting Our ICU
. CT Imaging
. Emergency Ultrasound
. Echocardiography
. In-house Laboratory
. Blood Bank
. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
. Flexible & Rigid Endoscopy
. Advanced Anesthesia Monitoring
. ICU Monitoring Equipment
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s normal to have questions about our dedicated ICU services. That’s why our compassionate and approachable veterinary team is here to answer any questions you may have. Some of the most frequently asked questions about our pet ICU services include:
❓ Will someone monitor my pet overnight?
Patients admitted to our ICU receive continuous monitoring by our veterinary team according to their medical needs.
❓ Can I visit my hospitalized pet?
We understand how important your bond is.
Visitation is determined by your pet's condition and treatment plan.
Whenever possible, we work with families to arrange appropriate visitation.
❓ How often will I receive updates?
Our doctors and ICU team are committed to keeping you informed.
Depending on your pet's condition, updates are typically provided daily or more frequently when significant changes occur.
❓ What pets require ICU hospitalization?
Pets requiring:
🚑 Emergency Surgery
🫁 Respiratory Support
🩸 Blood Transfusions
🧠 Neurologic Care
❤️ Cardiac Monitoring
🧪 Intensive Medical Therapy
Why Families Trust Our ICU
Families choose Pet ER because we combine advanced emergency medicine with compassionate communication.
Our ICU offers:
Continuous patient monitoring
Frequent medical updates
Emergency surgery under one roof
Advanced diagnostics
Blood transfusion medicine
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Experienced emergency veterinarians and ICU nurses
Compassionate care for both pets and their families
CONTACT US
Questions About ICU Hospitalization?
If your pet requires hospitalization or intensive care, our team is here to help.
📞 Call us to discuss your pet's condition or confirm current doctor availability and emergency intake.


