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I gathered the following resources for people living with or caring for dogs, cats, horses, birds, and other companion or service (e.g., guide dog) animals.
ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center 24-hour phone consultation
(for fee): 1-888-426-4435
- American Association of Equine Practitioners: Guidelines for Equine Emergencies
- American Kennal Club: Emergency Preparedness: The Essential Guide for Dog Owners
- American Red Cross: Pet & Disaster Safety Checklist
- American
Veterinary Medical Association Disaster Preparedness Series: Saving
the Whole Family
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): First Aid Tips for Pet Owners
- American Veterinary
Medical Association (AVMA): What You Should Know About Household Hazards to Pets
- ASPCA National
Animal Poison Control Center web site
- ASPCA: Poisonous Plants, People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pet, & Poisonous Household Products
- ASPCA: 13 Animal Emergencies That Should Receive Immediate Veterinary Consultation and/or Care
- Avian Emergencies
- Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC): Pet Safety in Emergencies
- Common
Injuries & First Aid for Companion Birds
- Dog Owner's Guide: Is it an emergency?
These conditions require immediate attention
- Frostbite on Dogs
- Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies Makes Sense. Get Ready Now. Developed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security In Consultation With American Kennel Club, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals,American Veterinary Medical Association, and the Humane Society of the U.S.
- U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): Preparing For A Disaster: Planning For Pets & Livestock
- Your Guide to Pets & Emergencies (Developed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security In Consultation With American Kennel Club, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals,American Veterinary Medical Association, and the Humane Society of the U.S.)