Emergencies & First Aid

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

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

And learn what alternatives might be better.

And how to know if they have one.

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

Here’s when you should worry.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Residents have reported concerning health problems with their animals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Cats don’t pant to cool off like dogs do.” Unless your pet is catching their breath after doing the zoomies, Dr. Gary Weitzman says it could be cause for concern.

Lay the groundwork for quick, low-stress treatment.