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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.

Cute dog at the vet's office.

BluePearl Pet Hospital wants your pet to be a hero.

Forrest fire.

What you need to know if wildfires affect your community.

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

Worried about the cost of making your pet feel better? Help is on the way.

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.

Alaska Airlines plane flying in the air

He says his pup suffered anxiety and breathing issues because of the airline’s actions.

Cat's Veterinary Check-up.

Pet insurance is ideal, but there are some other options if you're stuck.

Woman playing with dog in a field.

As hiking season continues, keep this bookmarked.

Australian shepherd panting with tongue out, walking ahead of owners.

As scorching, long-lasting temperatures become the new normal, here’s how to help keep your pets cool and healthy.

Woman giving her cat a pill.

And learn what alternatives might be better.

Woman holding cat at home.

And how to know if they have one.


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Man petting his golden retriever dog outside.

What you need to know.

Ginger adult cat sits in flowering summer garden on pavement.

It’s not always as simple as removing the stinger. Find out everything you need to know.

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.

uh-oh kit for dogs

Just in case.

Woman holding her dog's paw at home.

And the risks you need to know.

dog cuddling their pet parent on the couch

It’s not a pretty sight, but it’s important to know what’s going on.

Man and dogs at sunset in nature.

It’s worth asking, especially ahead of all those hikes you’ll take together this summer.

Confused dog lying in a field a green

If you think your dog ate marijuana, here are the signs to look out for.

A dog with its eyes closed and mouth open sitting on a hardwood floor.

Learn about the causes and what to do for a choking pet.

grey and white cat with tongue sticking out

Here’s when you should worry.

bandaging dog's bleeding paw

Don’t freak out—here’s what to do.

Cat eating out of metal bowl

Sharing isn’t always caring. Keep your cat safe by keeping these human snack staples to yourself.

shy dog frightened in the arms of the owner. this brown mixed-breed hound puppy has a sweet gaze. the female owner has a wool sweater

A vet explains why the weather isn’t always to blame.

Veterinarian examining a dog

Certain symptoms could mean your dog is battling a potentially fatal condition called hemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE). Here’s everything you need to know.

A fluffy cat sitting outside in the snow.

Be a good neighbor and learn to spot the signs of frostbite in your community cats.

Veterinary Ambulance of So Cal, run by Albert Sanchez.

Albert Sanchez’s Veterinary Ambulance of Southern California brings pets to accessible emergency vet care when they need it—any time of day or night.

Woman taking temperature of her brown dog.

Don’t be scared. Follow these steps.

Wooden table of autumn fruits and grapes, with a woman and a cute dog seated at it.

The answer is no, no, no, and here’s why.

Side view of cheerful male owner smiling and caressing cute dogs on soft bed in cozy bedroom at home.

No, you should not use Neosporin on your dog’s wounds.

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.

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.

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