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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.

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.

Ask a Vet

Pet health question that’s not an emergency? Our vet team will answer over email within 24 hours. So, go ahead, ask us about weird poop, bad breath, and everything in between.

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.

Red-haired woman holding sleeping dog in her lap on the bed

And how to help them feel better fast.

Dog laying on couch in the sun

What you need to know about seizures and dogs (and canine epilepsy) so you’re prepared and your pup is cared for.

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).

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A  dog walks in a forest fire

The Wildest Collective veterinarian Dr. John Iovino shares his top safety tips.

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).

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.

Close up photo of Corgi dog staring up at a flying bee

From how to get the stinger out at home to when it’s time to go to the ER.

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.