Pet First Aid & Emergencies
This page will go over the basics of how to prepare for and deal with pet emergencies.
Assessing an Emergency
How do I know if it's en emergency?
Even if you love your pet very much, you may not have the money to spare for an unnecessary vet trip. So, how do you know if your pet needs emergency care?
Sometimes a vet trip can wait a little longer, and sometimes immediate care is necessary. These pages provide information on what situations are urgent.
BluePearl Pet Hospital: Your Complete Guide to Navigating Pet Emergencies
Ethos Vetrinary Health: Pet Emergencies, What Can and Can’t Wait
This information is focused on dogs and cats, but is generally applicable to most animals. However, different species are prone to different issues. Signs of injury/illness may also look different. This guide will have more information on different species further on.
Responding to an Emergency
Your goal in any emergency should be to get your pet to a vet as quickly as possible. This is your pet’s best chance at survival and avoiding long-term health problems.
However, you may need to provide first aid before you get your pet to a veterinarian.
Pet First Aid App
Get quick information and advice for many emergency situations
Available on apple and android devices
Note: This app is specific to dog and cat first aid.
Find Vetrinary Care
Preparing for Emergencies
What can I do to be prepared for an emergency situations with my pets?
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- Learn about common emergencies for your particular pet
- Save your vet’s phone number in your phone
- Have multiple vets you can call in case your usual is unavailable
- Prepare a pet first aid kit
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How to Prepare By Species
What you will need in an emergency is different for every kind of animal. Here is a list of resources and guides for emergency preparation for different types of pets.
