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Printable pet emergency card

A one-page card for the fridge, the car, or the dog walker's folder: the numbers you don't want to be searching for when something's actually wrong. Fill in your own vet's details below, then print.

Dog emergency card

My dog's name  
  1. Call my vet  
  2. Out-of-hours vet  
  3. Still worried, or can't get through? Animal PoisonLine 01202 509000 (Veterinary Poisons Information Service, £35–£45 per case)
  4. Dog missing, or found a stray? Peterborough dog warden 07795 383003 (Mon–Fri, 10am–4pm) or 01733 864157 (weekends)

Sandra's Place for Dogs · Dog walking & home boarding, Peterborough

sandrasplacefordogs.co.uk · facebook.com/SandrasPlaceForDogs · 07732 274041

QR code linking to Sandra's Place for Dogs on Facebook

Ring the vet straight away for

  • Pale, white or blue gums
  • Difficulty breathing, or noisy, laboured or very fast breathing at rest
  • Collapse, or not being able to stand
  • Retching without bringing anything up, especially with a swollen tummy
  • Bleeding you can't stop with steady pressure
  • A seizure lasting more than two minutes, or more than one in 24 hours
  • Anything you think might be poisoning, even if your dog seems fine so far

If you're not sure, ring anyway. My full dog first aid guide covers what to do while you get there, from choking and bleeding to bloat and suspected poisoning.

Away from home with your dog? My guide to what to do if your dog goes missing is worth a read too.