Bleeding
Look at the area and determine if bleeding is light or severe. Light bleeding involves only a few drops of blood. In cases of light bleeding, put your cat in a carrier and call your veterinarian for instructions. Bleeding from broken nails, or little cuts on the ears or face can often wait a few hours for care. Heavy bleeding should be handled by putting something on the wound like a towel and applying direct pressure--transport immediately to your pet's doctor.

Breathing Problems

CATS - BREATHING PROBLEMS OR OPEN-MOUTHED BREATHING
Be very gentle with these cats and transport immediately to a veterinarian.

DOGS - BREATHING PROBLEMS
Be very gentle and transport immediately to a veterinarian.

Convulsing Or Having Seizures
Note the time and observe the pet. Most seizures are less than 60 seconds, but seem to go on forever. When the seizure ends, gently pick up the pet and take it to the vet. In cases where the seizure goes over 90 seconds, use a towel to pick up the pet (be careful not to get bitten) and transport it to a hospital.

Poison

CAT ATE POISON

Pick up the container and the cat, and take them both to the veterinarian. If no veterinarian, read the container label and follow instructions for accidental ingestion. You can call the POISON CONTROL number from your phone book, too. In Los Angeles, the number is (213) 222-3212. Never give Tylenol, Acetaminophen, Advil, or aspirin to a sick cat. If someone has given one of these to your cat, call your doctor AT ONCE.

DOG ATE POISON

Pick up the container and the dog, and take them both to the veterinarian. If no veterinarian, read the container label and follow instructions for accidental ingestion. You can call the POISON CONTROL number from your phone book, too. In Los Angeles, the number is (213) 222-3212. If the poison is snail bait or rat bait, give 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting.

 
Vomiting And/Or Diarrhea

VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA - CAT

Many cases of vomiting/diarrhea can be handled by simply withholding food and water for 2-4 hours and then beginning a bland diet. It is best to call your veterinarian and check on these instructions. Put a sample of the vomit/diarrhea in a zip-lock bag, and take it and your dog to the hospital.

REPEATED VOMITING or ATTEMPTED VOMITING - DOG

Large dogs are more prone to stomach bloating and if you observe these signs call your vet at once.

Emergency Tips