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• First aid for poisons and toxins

  Many different house and garden items can be dangerous for pets. It can sometimes take hours or days for your pet to show signs of poisoning/toxicity.

• First aid for pets struggling to breathe

  Struggling to breathe is a life-threatening emergency. Take your pet to your nearest vets if they are struggling to breathe, call them on the way to let them know you are coming.

• First aid for insect stings

  Insect stings are common in pets, especially in dogs. Stings are not a major problem for most pets, but some pets (just like humans) will develop an allergic reaction.

• CPR for Cats and Kittens

  This article tells you how to perform CPR on a cat, but we recommend that all pet owners learn the technique at a veterinary first aid course.

• Snake bites in cats

  Read our vets' advice on what to do if your cat is bitten by a snake, the kind of snake it was bitten by, first aid for them and when to call a vet.