Emergency Dog Health Care

Summary: Over time, dogs have proven to be well-adapted for human life, expressing qualities of friendship and bravery, being emotionally flexible and responding to commands. They’ve endeared themselves to us so much, with their buoyant personalities and fierce loyalties, that dogs have earned the title “Man’s Best Friend.” Just like any other pets, dogs now have a place in our homes and our hearts; we have made them a part of our family.

Sometimes, just like human family members, dogs have medical problems and emergencies that need urgent care. In this free emergency pet health care video series, learn what to do when your dog needs your help. Our expert veterinarian will show you how to treat small things, like broken toenails, intestinal problems, and ear infections. She’ll also cover treatment procedures for major emergencies: how to tell if your dog swallowed rat poison and how to induce vomiting, how to stabilize a dog when taking it to the emergency room, what to do if your dog has a seizure, and what to do if your dog is choking.

Also get some practical preventative health care tips. Learn how to take your dog’s vital statistics and tell if he’s sick. And watch the clips on how to make your own doggie first aid kit.