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title: "Pet Emergency: What to Do Right Now (Poisons, Plants, Winter Dangers)"
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description: "Every Paw Multiverse emergency, poisoning and winter-danger page in one place, with the ASPCA (888) 426-4435 and Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661 numbers at the top, and poison lines for 34 countries."
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# Pet Emergency: What to Do Right Now

Published by Paw Multiverse (A.I.T. Multiverse Consulting Ltd) · Last updated 7 November 2026

**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](https://pawmultiverse.com/find-emergency-vet/)

US animal poison lines, 24 hours, both take calls from owners: **ASPCA Animal Poison Control [(888) 426-4435](tel:+18884264435)** (the ASPCA says a consultation fee may apply) and **Pet Poison Helpline [(855) 764-7661](tel:+18557647661)** (USD 99 per incident). Elsewhere: [poison lines in 34 countries](https://pawmultiverse.com/pet-poison-control-by-country/).

**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](https://pawmultiverse.com/disclaimer/).

## The first minutes

- [My Dog Ate Something](https://pawmultiverse.com/my-dog-ate-something-what-to-do/)
- [My Cat Ate or Chewed Something](https://pawmultiverse.com/my-cat-ate-something-what-to-do/)
- [Bloat (GDV) in Dogs](https://pawmultiverse.com/bloat-gdv-in-dogs/)
- [Dog Vomiting](https://pawmultiverse.com/dog-vomiting-when-to-worry/)
- [Dog Diarrhoea](https://pawmultiverse.com/dog-diarrhoea-when-to-see-a-vet/)
- [Parvovirus in Dogs](https://pawmultiverse.com/parvovirus-in-dogs/)
- [Cat Vomiting](https://pawmultiverse.com/cat-vomiting-when-to-worry/)
- [Is This a Pet Emergency? Reading Your Pet's Warning Signs](https://pawmultiverse.com/pet-emergency-triage-helper/)
- [Signs of Poisoning in Dogs and Cats](https://pawmultiverse.com/signs-of-poisoning-in-dogs-and-cats/)
- [Pet Poison Control by Country](https://pawmultiverse.com/pet-poison-control-by-country/)
- [Find a Vet Near You](https://pawmultiverse.com/find-emergency-vet/)
- [Before You Call the Vet](https://pawmultiverse.com/before-you-call-the-vet/)
- [What Happens at the Emergency Vet](https://pawmultiverse.com/what-happens-at-the-emergency-vet/)
- [Pet Gum Colour Check](https://pawmultiverse.com/pet-gum-colour-check/)

## First aid: what not to do

- [Bleeding and Wounds in Pets](https://pawmultiverse.com/pet-bleeding-wound-first-aid/)
- [Choking in Dogs and Cats](https://pawmultiverse.com/pet-choking-first-aid/)
- [Pet First Aid Truths](https://pawmultiverse.com/pet-first-aid/)
- [Heatstroke in Dogs and Cats](https://pawmultiverse.com/pet-heatstroke-first-aid/)
- [Seizures in Dogs and Cats](https://pawmultiverse.com/pet-seizure-first-aid/)
- [Pet First Aid Truths](https://pawmultiverse.com/pet-first-aid/)

## Foods

- [Can Dogs Eat Turkey Bones? No](https://pawmultiverse.com/can-dogs-eat-turkey-bones/)
- [Can Dogs Eat Christmas Cake? No](https://pawmultiverse.com/can-dogs-eat-christmas-cake/)
- [Can Dogs Eat Gravy? No](https://pawmultiverse.com/can-dogs-eat-gravy/)
- [Can Dogs Eat Mince Pies? No](https://pawmultiverse.com/can-dogs-eat-mince-pies/)
- [Can Dogs Eat Christmas Pudding? No](https://pawmultiverse.com/can-dogs-eat-christmas-pudding/)
- [Can Dogs Eat Stuffing? No](https://pawmultiverse.com/can-dogs-eat-stuffing/)
- [Can Dogs Eat Chocolate? No. Why It's Toxic and What to Do](https://pawmultiverse.com/can-dogs-eat-chocolate/)
- [Can Dogs Eat Grapes? No. Even a Few Can Harm Their Kidneys](https://pawmultiverse.com/can-dogs-eat-grapes/)
- [Can Dogs Eat Onions? No, and Signs Can Take Days to Show](https://pawmultiverse.com/can-dogs-eat-onions/)
- [Can Dogs Eat Garlic? No. It's Even Stronger Than Onion](https://pawmultiverse.com/can-dogs-eat-garlic/)
- [Can Dogs Eat Xylitol? No. Here's Where It Hides on Labels](https://pawmultiverse.com/can-dogs-eat-xylitol/)
- [Can Dogs Have Coffee? No. Caffeine, Grounds and Beans Explained](https://pawmultiverse.com/can-dogs-eat-coffee/)
- [Can Dogs Eat Macadamia Nuts? No. Signs and What to Do](https://pawmultiverse.com/can-dogs-eat-macadamia-nuts/)
- [Can Cats Eat Chocolate? No. Same Toxin, Smaller Animal](https://pawmultiverse.com/can-cats-eat-chocolate/)
- [Can Cats Eat Garlic? No. Cats Are the Most Sensitive](https://pawmultiverse.com/can-cats-eat-garlic/)
- [Can Cats Eat Grapes? No, and Here's Why](https://pawmultiverse.com/can-cats-eat-grapes/)
- [Can Cats Eat Gravy? No](https://pawmultiverse.com/can-cats-eat-gravy/)
- [Can Cats Eat Onions? No. Cats Are the Most Affected](https://pawmultiverse.com/can-cats-eat-onions/)
- [Can Rabbits Eat Chocolate? No, and It's Urgent](https://pawmultiverse.com/can-rabbits-eat-chocolate/)
- [Chocolate and Dogs](https://pawmultiverse.com/chocolate-and-dogs/)
- [Human Foods Dogs Can Eat, and the Ones to Keep Away](https://pawmultiverse.com/human-foods-dogs-can-eat/)

## Plants

- [Are Azaleas Poisonous to Dogs and Cats? Yes, Every Part](https://pawmultiverse.com/are-azaleas-poisonous-to-pets/)
- [Are Christmas Trees Poisonous to Cats and Dogs?](https://pawmultiverse.com/are-christmas-trees-poisonous-to-pets/)
- [Are Daffodils Poisonous to Dogs and Cats? Yes, Mostly the Bulb](https://pawmultiverse.com/are-daffodils-poisonous-to-pets/)
- [Are Holly and Mistletoe Poisonous to Cats and Dogs?](https://pawmultiverse.com/are-holly-and-mistletoe-poisonous-to-pets/)
- [Are Lilies Poisonous to Cats? Yes. Even Pollen Is Enough](https://pawmultiverse.com/are-lilies-poisonous-to-cats/)
- [Are Poinsettias Poisonous to Pets? Only Mildly](https://pawmultiverse.com/are-poinsettias-poisonous-to-pets/)
- [Are Tulips Poisonous to Dogs and Cats? Yes, Mostly the Bulb](https://pawmultiverse.com/are-tulips-poisonous-to-pets/)
- [Is Aloe Vera Poisonous to Dogs and Cats? Yes. Gel vs Latex](https://pawmultiverse.com/is-aloe-vera-poisonous-to-pets/)
- [Is Dieffenbachia Poisonous to Dogs and Cats? What to Notice](https://pawmultiverse.com/is-dieffenbachia-poisonous-to-pets/)
- [Is English Ivy Poisonous to Dogs and Cats?](https://pawmultiverse.com/is-english-ivy-poisonous-to-pets/)
- [Is Oleander Poisonous to Pets? Yes, Every Part of It](https://pawmultiverse.com/is-oleander-poisonous-to-pets/)
- [Is Peace Lily Poisonous to Cats and Dogs? Signs to Watch For](https://pawmultiverse.com/is-peace-lily-poisonous-to-pets/)
- [Is Philodendron Poisonous to Cats and Dogs? Signs to Watch](https://pawmultiverse.com/is-philodendron-poisonous-to-pets/)
- [Is Pothos Poisonous to Cats and Dogs? Signs to Watch For](https://pawmultiverse.com/is-pothos-poisonous-to-pets/)
- [Is Sago Palm Poisonous to Dogs and Cats? Yes, Very](https://pawmultiverse.com/is-sago-palm-poisonous-to-pets/)
- [Is Snake Plant Poisonous to Cats and Dogs? Yes](https://pawmultiverse.com/is-snake-plant-poisonous-to-pets/)
- [Is Spider Plant Safe for Cats and Dogs? The Sources Disagree](https://pawmultiverse.com/is-spider-plant-safe-for-pets/)
- [Is Yew Poisonous to Dogs and Cats?](https://pawmultiverse.com/is-yew-poisonous-to-pets/)

## Medicines, chemicals and calculators

- [Antifreeze Poisoning in Dogs and Cats](https://pawmultiverse.com/antifreeze-poisoning-in-pets/)
- [Is Rat and Mouse Poison Dangerous to Dogs?](https://pawmultiverse.com/my-dog-ate-rat-poison/)
- [Are Hand Warmers Poisonous to Dogs?](https://pawmultiverse.com/my-dog-ate-a-hand-warmer/)
- [Are Batteries Dangerous to Dogs?](https://pawmultiverse.com/my-dog-ate-a-battery/)
- [Rock Salt and Your Dog’s Paws](https://pawmultiverse.com/rock-salt-and-dog-paws/)
- [Pet Ate Ibuprofen or Paracetamol](https://pawmultiverse.com/my-pet-ate-ibuprofen-or-paracetamol-toxicity-checker-for-dogs-cats/)
- [Xylitol and Dogs](https://pawmultiverse.com/xylitol-toxicity-calculator-for-dogs-how-much-is-dangerous/)
- [Chocolate Toxicity Calculator for Dogs](https://pawmultiverse.com/chocolate-toxicity-calculator/)
- [Onion and Garlic Toxicity](https://pawmultiverse.com/onion-garlic-toxicity-calculator-for-dogs-and-cats/)
- [Dog Ate Grapes or Raisins? What to Do Right Now](https://pawmultiverse.com/my-dog-ate-grapes-or-raisins-risk-checker-what-to-do/)

## Winter, holiday and seasonal dangers

- [Hypothermia and Frostbite in Dogs and Cats](https://pawmultiverse.com/hypothermia-and-frostbite-in-dogs-and-cats/)
- [Fireworks and Pets](https://pawmultiverse.com/fireworks-and-pets/)
- [Christmas Pet Safety](https://pawmultiverse.com/christmas-pet-safety/)
- [Chocolate and Xylitol at Christmas](https://pawmultiverse.com/christmas-chocolate-and-xylitol/)
- [Christmas Leftovers and Dogs](https://pawmultiverse.com/christmas-leftovers-and-dogs/)
- [Tinsel, Ribbon and Christmas Lights](https://pawmultiverse.com/christmas-decorations-and-cats/)
- [Are Christmas Trees Poisonous to Cats and Dogs?](https://pawmultiverse.com/are-christmas-trees-poisonous-to-pets/)
- [Can Dogs Eat Snow?](https://pawmultiverse.com/can-dogs-eat-snow/)
- [Cats in Cold Weather](https://pawmultiverse.com/cats-in-cold-weather/)
- [Walking Your Dog in Cold Weather](https://pawmultiverse.com/walking-your-dog-in-cold-weather/)
- [Thanksgiving Pet Safety](https://pawmultiverse.com/thanksgiving-pet-safety/)
- [Halloween Pet Safety](https://pawmultiverse.com/halloween-pet-safety/)
- [Heatstroke in Dogs and Cats](https://pawmultiverse.com/pet-heatstroke-first-aid/)
- [Is It Too Hot to Walk My Dog](https://pawmultiverse.com/too-hot-to-walk-my-dog/)
- [Pet Seasonal Hazards](https://pawmultiverse.com/pet-seasonal-hazards/)

Phone numbers, hours and fees are from our dated [poison control directory](https://pawmultiverse.com/pet-poison-control-by-country/), read from each operator's own website.

**Is your pet's food on a recall list?** Check the barcode on the bag against five official registers in the US, UK, Canada and France. [Check your bag](https://pawmultiverse.com/check-your-bag/) · [Recalls this week](https://pawmultiverse.com/pet-food-recalls/this-week/)