Your animal companion  just ate something that you think may be toxic, your dog or cat just got diagnosed with a condition you don’t fully understand, your puppy is limping after a walk in the park…

What should you do? Should you go to your family veterinarian right away or can your animal companion afford to wait? When many pet owners are in this situation, they go online for advice and to learn more.

The problem is, many things on the internet are written by people with little to no medical training and often reflect personal experiences or opinions that may not apply to your pet’s immediate need.

If you’re the type that like to do a little online research, that’s great. But it’s important to know which sites can be trusted. Here are some things to do to find god places for information:

If you’re still having an issue and are unsure what to do, call your family veterinarian and speak with your veterinarian or one of his/her veterinary technicians. These are people trained in the field and they should be able to guide you on what’s needed at that time.

If it’s after hours or over a holiday, contact your nearest 24/7 animal emergency facility. These facilities are there to assist when your family veterinarian is closed. 

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