Pet Emergency: What to Do Right Now
Your pet has eaten something, collapsed, or is struggling to breathe? Phone your own vet or the nearest emergency vet first. Find an emergency vet
US animal poison lines, 24 hours, both take calls from owners: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435 (the ASPCA says a consultation fee may apply) and Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661 (USD 99 per incident). Elsewhere: poison lines in 34 countries.
This page is not veterinary advice. It is a map of the pages on this site that matter in an emergency. The first call is always to a vet. Not veterinary advice.
On this page (6 sections)
The first minutes
- My Dog Ate Something
- My Cat Ate or Chewed Something
- Bloat (GDV) in Dogs
- Dog Vomiting
- Dog Diarrhoea
- Parvovirus in Dogs
- Cat Vomiting
- Is This a Pet Emergency? Reading Your Pet's Warning Signs
- Signs of Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
- Pet Poison Control by Country
- Find a Vet Near You
- Before You Call the Vet
- What Happens at the Emergency Vet
- Pet Gum Colour Check
First aid: what not to do
- Bleeding and Wounds in Pets
- Choking in Dogs and Cats
- Pet First Aid Truths
- Heatstroke in Dogs and Cats
- Seizures in Dogs and Cats
- Pet First Aid Truths
Foods
- Can Dogs Eat Turkey Bones? No
- Can Dogs Eat Christmas Cake? No
- Can Dogs Eat Gravy? No
- Can Dogs Eat Mince Pies? No
- Can Dogs Eat Christmas Pudding? No
- Can Dogs Eat Stuffing? No
- Can Dogs Eat Chocolate? No. Why It's Toxic and What to Do
- Can Dogs Eat Grapes? No. Even a Few Can Harm Their Kidneys
- Can Dogs Eat Onions? No, and Signs Can Take Days to Show
- Can Dogs Eat Garlic? No. It's Even Stronger Than Onion
- Can Dogs Eat Xylitol? No. Here's Where It Hides on Labels
- Can Dogs Have Coffee? No. Caffeine, Grounds and Beans Explained
- Can Dogs Eat Macadamia Nuts? No. Signs and What to Do
- Can Cats Eat Chocolate? No. Same Toxin, Smaller Animal
- Can Cats Eat Garlic? No. Cats Are the Most Sensitive
- Can Cats Eat Grapes? No, and Here's Why
- Can Cats Eat Gravy? No
- Can Cats Eat Onions? No. Cats Are the Most Affected
- Can Rabbits Eat Chocolate? No, and It's Urgent
- Chocolate and Dogs
- Human Foods Dogs Can Eat, and the Ones to Keep Away
Plants
- Are Azaleas Poisonous to Dogs and Cats? Yes, Every Part
- Are Christmas Trees Poisonous to Cats and Dogs?
- Are Daffodils Poisonous to Dogs and Cats? Yes, Mostly the Bulb
- Are Holly and Mistletoe Poisonous to Cats and Dogs?
- Are Lilies Poisonous to Cats? Yes. Even Pollen Is Enough
- Are Poinsettias Poisonous to Pets? Only Mildly
- Are Tulips Poisonous to Dogs and Cats? Yes, Mostly the Bulb
- Is Aloe Vera Poisonous to Dogs and Cats? Yes. Gel vs Latex
- Is Dieffenbachia Poisonous to Dogs and Cats? What to Notice
- Is English Ivy Poisonous to Dogs and Cats?
- Is Oleander Poisonous to Pets? Yes, Every Part of It
- Is Peace Lily Poisonous to Cats and Dogs? Signs to Watch For
- Is Philodendron Poisonous to Cats and Dogs? Signs to Watch
- Is Pothos Poisonous to Cats and Dogs? Signs to Watch For
- Is Sago Palm Poisonous to Dogs and Cats? Yes, Very
- Is Snake Plant Poisonous to Cats and Dogs? Yes
- Is Spider Plant Safe for Cats and Dogs? The Sources Disagree
- Is Yew Poisonous to Dogs and Cats?
Medicines, chemicals and calculators
- Antifreeze Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
- Is Rat and Mouse Poison Dangerous to Dogs?
- Are Hand Warmers Poisonous to Dogs?
- Are Batteries Dangerous to Dogs?
- Rock Salt and Your Dog’s Paws
- Pet Ate Ibuprofen or Paracetamol
- Xylitol and Dogs
- Chocolate Toxicity Calculator for Dogs
- Onion and Garlic Toxicity
- Dog Ate Grapes or Raisins? What to Do Right Now
Winter, holiday and seasonal dangers
- Hypothermia and Frostbite in Dogs and Cats
- Fireworks and Pets
- Christmas Pet Safety
- Chocolate and Xylitol at Christmas
- Christmas Leftovers and Dogs
- Tinsel, Ribbon and Christmas Lights
- Are Christmas Trees Poisonous to Cats and Dogs?
- Can Dogs Eat Snow?
- Cats in Cold Weather
- Walking Your Dog in Cold Weather
- Thanksgiving Pet Safety
- Halloween Pet Safety
- Heatstroke in Dogs and Cats
- Is It Too Hot to Walk My Dog
- Pet Seasonal Hazards
Phone numbers, hours and fees are from our dated poison control directory, read from each operator's own website.