The Dog Emergency Cheat Sheet

When to treat at home.

When to head to the ER.

Most dog guardians freeze in an emergency because they don't have a clear framework for what to do.

This free guide gives you exactly that.

In one quick-reference sheet, you'll know how to assess vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, allergic reactions, pain, injuries, and toxin exposure — and make confident decisions fast, day or night.

Inside you'll find:

✅ Go/no-go criteria for vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, allergic reactions, pain, and toxin ingestion.

✅ Dr. Loudon's First 10 Minutes protocol for each situation

✅ Holistic first-response options you can safely use at home

✅ Toxin guidance — what to do, what never to do, and when to call Poison Control

✅ The signs that are never "wait and see" — and require an ER visit immediately

Created by Dr. Lynda Loudon — integrative ER veterinarian with 24 years of experience and thousands of emergency cases behind her.

Print it. Keep it somewhere you can find it fast.