Emergencies

Knowing what to do in the first few minutes of an emergency can save your dog's life.

This page is your guide to recognizing a true emergency, understanding what's happening to your dog, and taking the right steps before and during your trip to the vet. Bookmark it. Save it to your phone. And share it with anyone who watches your dog.

• When to Go to Emergency Vet

• Bloat

• Heatstroke & Heat Exhaustion

• Dehydration

• Seizures

• Poisoning & Toxic Ingestion

• Severe Allergic Reaction (Anaphylaxis)

• Trauma & Injury

• Choking & Breathing Emergencies

• First Aid While You Get To The Vet

• How to Find Emergency Veterinary Care

• Build Your Own First Aid Kit

Emergency Numbers to Save Right Now

• ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center ☎️ (888) 426-4435 | Available 24/7, 365 days a year (A consultation fee may apply)

• Pet Poison Helpline ☎️ (855) 764-7661 | Available 24/7 (A consultation fee may apply)

• Your Regular Vet

• Your Nearest Emergency Vet Clinic

Tip: Search "emergency vet near me" right now and save the address and number before you ever need it. In a crisis, those extra minutes matter.