Finding Animal Emergency Services
The best way to find an Emergency Veterinarian Clinic or Hospital is to turn the Geolocator on your smartphone on, bring up Google and type in: emergency veterinarian near me
This will give you a map and a phone number. Call to alert them you are on the way so they can be waiting with needed personnel and supplies setup.
This search technique is especially helpful if you are traveling or new to an area. The "near me" will scan based on your location.
The best thing to do is to keep your Vet information in your phone along with the nearest Emergency Vet Center. It's harder to look things up in crisis mode.
The best thing to do is to keep your Vet information in your phone along with the nearest Emergency Vet Center. It's harder to look things up in crisis mode.
(You can even use the "near me" after other things you are searching for.)
You also need to make sure your pet is cared for when YOU have an Emergency. In an auto accident a pet may be thrown from the car or run off injured, but those arriving on the scene won't know to look for your pet. If your pet is home, they will need to notify someone so your pet can be cared for. You may be in no condition to tell people.
Be sure you have an "I HAVE A PET AT HOME" card in your wallet with your insurance/medical cards. A picture of your pet in your wallet is another clue and it will also alert them as to what your pet looks like for an alert.
Be sure you have an "I HAVE A PET AT HOME" card in your wallet with your insurance/medical cards. A picture of your pet in your wallet is another clue and it will also alert them as to what your pet looks like for an alert.
Animal Poison Control Hotline with ASPCA: Be aware there is a $65 consultation charge. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control
People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pet: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/people-foods-avoid-feeding-your-pets
Rescuing Animals During a Disaster (like Tornado/Hurricane/Flood/Earthquake): https://www.humanesociety.org/community/volunteers/volunteer_arv.html