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Planning Safety & preparedness

Pet Emergency Contact List

In short

A pet emergency contact list keeps the numbers you might need in a crisis in one easy-to-find place. This page explains what to include and links to a free, private tool that builds a printable list entirely in your browser — nothing is stored or sent anywhere. It is an organisational aid, not medical advice.

What to include

  • Your regular veterinarian — name, phone number, and address.
  • Your nearest 24-hour or emergency animal clinic — phone, address, and night-time route.
  • An animal poison-control number for suspected ingestions.
  • Your pet's microchip number and the registry's contact details.
  • Your pet insurance provider and policy number, if you have one.
  • A trusted caretaker who could help if you are unavailable.

Keep it useful

  • Store a copy somewhere visible at home and another in your phone.
  • Note your pet's species, breed, age, and weight for quick reference.
  • Record any conditions or medications only as free-form notes to share with your vet — not as a treatment plan.
  • Review the list periodically so numbers and details stay current.

When to contact a veterinarian or emergency clinic

  • Keep these contacts so that, in an emergency, you can reach a licensed veterinarian or emergency clinic immediately.
  • For suspected poisoning, the animal poison-control number on your list is a fast first call.
  • See our emergency-signs page for warning signs that warrant urgent contact.
  • A current microchip registry contact helps clinics and shelters reach you if your pet is found.

What not to do

  • Do not record medical notes as instructions — list them as things to tell your veterinarian, not a treatment plan.
  • Do not assume a saved list replaces calling a professional in an emergency.
  • Do not let the list go stale — update numbers, microchip details, and your caretaker as they change.
  • Do not share the list publicly if it contains personal details such as your home address.

Pet Emergency Contact List — Frequently Asked Questions

Does the contact-list tool store my information?
No. The builder tool runs entirely in your browser. Your entries are not sent to a server, not saved to a database, and not associated with any account. Refreshing or closing the page clears them.
What is the most important number to have?
Your nearest 24-hour or emergency clinic and your regular veterinarian, followed by an animal poison-control number. Saving them before an emergency saves time when it matters.
Should I list my pet's medications?
You can note them as free-form information to share with your veterinarian. Do not treat the list as a dosing or treatment plan — that guidance comes from your vet.

Sources and further reading

Authoritative references used for general educational context. External links open in a new tab and these organisations do not endorse FaunaHub. Emergency thresholds, first-aid procedures, and what belongs in any individual pet's plan should be confirmed with a licensed veterinarian who can assess your specific animal.