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Emergencies & First Aid

Learn who to call for pet emergencies, how to know when a pet injury is an emergency, and other urgent care advice to help in a pinch.

A man walks his dog Tuesday in New York City.

As East Coast residents are aware, wildfire season is here. Take these steps to protect your pets.

A dog laying down looking sad.

You aren’t the only one getting way too high from edibles. A study published on 4/20 found an uptick in cannabis poisonings in pets.

Uncomfortable looking gray cat sitting on a window sill

Here are six good reasons to haul tail to the emergency room.

Ask a Vet

Pet health question that’s not an emergency? Our vet team will answer over email within 48 hours. So, go ahead, ask us about weird poop, bad breath, and everything in between.

A woman in an orange cropped jacket walks her white dog toward a vet in a waiting room

What to expect from and how to make the most of a trip to the ER.

grey and white cat with tongue sticking out

Here’s when you should worry if your cat is throwing up.

An orange cat holding its paw up

When it’s no big deal and when you should worry.

White-and-brown cat sitting on a side table by a lamp with their mouth open, gagging

It’s not always an emergency — but it could be.

Gray cat with green eyes looking into distance

Residents have reported concerning health problems with their animals.

A woman in a bright yellow-orange sweater holding a striped kitten in one hand and a credit card in the other while using her laptop in front of her

When the bills rack up, these resources have your back.

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A female veterinarian examining a dog.

As a pet parent, the best thing you can do is be nice.

Siamese cat coughing

You thought it was a hairball, but nothing’s coming up…

Andrew Kushnir, Nomad Vet, with pug

The veterinarian on helping out, making a difference, and the finer things in life (mostly dogs and music).

A cat getting its ear cleaned.

From performing CPR to preventing shock, three vets break down everything you need to know to help your cat in an emergency.

A cat sitting in a tall grassy area.

Two veterinarians’ pro tips for preventing your cat from picking up ticks (and how to remove them if it’s too late for that).

Young modern woman with tattoos and orange hair sitting cross-legged on her bed with her cat

Cats can be hard to read. Especially when they’re sick. Or…not sick? We asked a veterinarian how to tell.

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