Free Emergency Guides
Quick-reference resources to help you act confidently when your pet needs you most. Keep them on your phone, print them for your fridge, and share them with fellow pet parents.
Pet Emergency Checklist
A printable checklist of signs that require immediate veterinary attention — and what to do while you're on the way.
Download PDFFirst Aid Basics for Dogs & Cats
Step-by-step guidance for common situations like cuts, bites, choking, and overheating until you can reach a vet.
Coming soonPoison Prevention Guide
Common household toxins for pets, symptoms to watch for, and how to respond quickly and safely.
Coming soonBuild a Pet First Aid Kit
Being prepared before an emergency happens can make a stressful situation easier to manage. See the first aid and safety supplies I recommend pet owners keep at home and while traveling.
See My First Aid & Safety PicksThese guides are educational, not a substitute for emergency care
If your pet is in distress, unconscious, bleeding heavily, or having trouble breathing, contact your nearest emergency veterinary clinic immediately. These guides are designed to help you stay calm and take safe first steps.
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Explore the Learning Center
Browse evidence-based veterinary education about symptoms, diseases, medications, treatments, preventive care, and more.
Explore ArticlesWatch Dr. Rene'
Prefer to watch instead of read? Explore practical veterinary education videos from Dr. Rene'.
Watch VideosEmergency Decision Center
Worried about something happening with your pet right now? Use the Emergency Decision Center to find the appropriate next steps.
Go to Emergency CenterProducts I Recommend
Browse pet products, supplies, and everyday essentials selected and recommended by Dr. Rene'.
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