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Pet Health

Pet Emergency Guide

⚠️ Emergency? Call your veterinarian immediately: 911 or your local emergency vet
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Choking

Signs: Pawing at mouth, difficulty breathing, blue gums

Action:

  • Open mouth and look for object
  • Use tweezers to remove if visible
  • For small dogs: hold upside down and tap back
  • For large dogs: lift hind legs, push on ribcage
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Bleeding

Signs: Active bleeding, pale gums, weakness

Action:

  • Apply direct pressure with clean cloth
  • Elevate wound if possible
  • Don't remove embedded objects
  • Monitor for shock symptoms
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Poisoning

Signs: Vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, difficulty breathing

Action:

  • Identify the poison if possible
  • Call poison control hotline
  • DO NOT induce vomiting unless told
  • Bring poison container to vet
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Difficulty Breathing

Signs: Open mouth breathing, blue gums, anxiety

Action:

  • Keep pet calm and cool
  • Check for airway obstruction
  • Transport immediately to vet
  • Monitor breathing and pulse
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Seizures

Signs: Convulsions, loss of consciousness, muscle rigidity

Action:

  • Keep pet safe from injury
  • Time the seizure duration
  • DON'T put hands near mouth
  • Call vet if seizure lasts >5 min
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Fractures

Signs: Limping, swelling, visible deformity, pain

Action:

  • Restrict movement immediately
  • Apply cold compress to swelling
  • Support injured limb when moving
  • Transport carefully to vet

Emergency Supplies Kit

Basic Supplies

  • Sterile gauze pads and bandages
  • Medical tape
  • Antiseptic wipes
  • Digital thermometer
  • Tweezers and scissors

Medications

  • Hydrogen peroxide (3%)
  • Saline solution
  • Pet-safe pain reliever
  • Anti-diarrheal medication
  • Emergency contact numbers

⚠️ Important Reminders

  • • Always contact your veterinarian for emergencies
  • • Keep emergency vet numbers easily accessible
  • • Never give human medications to pets
  • • Stay calm - pets can sense your anxiety
  • • Have a pet carrier ready for transport
  • • Know the location of nearest emergency vet
  • • Keep medical records accessible
  • • Update emergency kit regularly