Emergencies are something all pet owners need to be prepared to handle. Critical is to have the name and number of your veterinarian or local "after-hours" emergency clinic. When time can be of the essence, You should not be looking up phone numbers or trying to decide who is open when time is of the essence.

And don't overlook other types of emergencies such as your illness, a natural disaster, fire.

• Emergency Preparation - Scouts aren't the only ones who should be prepared!
   
• Disasters - They happen. Are you ready?
   
• Poison Control Hotline - emergency help by phone.