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Emergency guides
Educational information for common panic-search situations. These guides do not replace veterinary care — contact a licensed veterinarian when you have concerns about your pet.
Life-threatening emergency? Seek veterinary care immediately. Visit our find a vet page to look up emergency hospitals and call the clinic directly to confirm they can help.
Dog Ate Chocolate
Educational guidance when your dog ate chocolate. Learn when emergency veterinary care may be appropriate and what to tell your veterinarian.
Dog Ate Grapes or Raisins
Educational guidance when your dog ate grapes or raisins. Understand when veterinary evaluation may be recommended.
Cat Ate or Contacted a Lily
Educational guidance when your cat may have eaten or contacted a lily. Lilies can be extremely dangerous to cats — seek veterinary guidance immediately.
Dog Vomiting
Educational guidance when your dog is vomiting. Learn when emergency veterinary care may be appropriate and what information to share with your vet.
Dog Having a Seizure
Educational guidance when your dog is having or had a seizure. Learn when emergency veterinary care may be appropriate.
Dog Bloated Stomach
Educational guidance when your dog's stomach appears bloated. Learn when emergency veterinary care may be appropriate.
Dog Heat Exposure or Heat Stroke
Educational guidance when your dog may have heat exposure or heat stroke symptoms. Seek emergency veterinary care when severe signs are present.
Cat Not Eating
Educational guidance when your cat is not eating. Learn when veterinary evaluation may be recommended, especially for cats who skip meals.
Dog Ate Ibuprofen or Human Medication
Educational guidance when your dog ate ibuprofen or other human medication. Contact a veterinarian or poison control immediately.
Dog Swallowed a Sock or Foreign Object
Educational guidance when your dog swallowed a sock or foreign object. Learn when veterinary evaluation may be recommended.