Pet emergencies and financial assistance

Vet staff cares for a dog

Emergency veterinary care

If your pet needs emergency veterinary care, contact your veterinarian or an emergency vet clinic immediately. Find the clinic nearest to you.

If you believe your pet may have been poisoned or ingested something toxic, please call the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661.

Low-cost veterinary care

Find low-cost veterinary resources and financial assistance with veterinary care. 

Financial and domestic assistance

Families sometimes find themselves facing hardships that affect how and if they can continue to care for their pet. These resources may help pet owners address these challenges.

Preparing for and preventing emergencies

You can ensure your pet's safety when emergency or disaster strikes.

If the information on this page doesn't address your pet emergency, please contact our Pet Helpline at 952-HELP-PET (952-435-7738) or send us a message.

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