Emergency First Aid Guides

Tip: keep a basic pet first aid kit at home — sterile saline, bandages, a digital thermometer, and gauze cover most everyday emergencies until you reach a vet.

Dogs

Circulation
What should I do for severe arterial bleeding?
Circulation
What if my dog has a hard, swollen stomach and is dry-heaving (Bloat / GDV)?
Airway
What if my dog is choking on an object?
Trauma
How do I care for an eye injury or proptosed (bulging) eyeball?
Breathing
How do I manage heatstroke in a dog?
Circulation
What if my dog ingested suspected poison (e.g. rat bait, chocolate, human medication)?
Trauma
How to handle a dog experiencing a seizure?
Circulation
What to do if a dog is bitten by a snake or venomous insect?
Circulation
What should I do if my dog is unresponsive or unconscious?
Trauma
How do I treat a dog struck by an automobile or injured in a severe fight?