The Dog Owner's Guide to Health Emergencies. Essential Tips to Recognize, Respond, and Prepare for Dog Emergencies

Awarded the Literary Titan Gold Book Award and the 2025 Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Gold Medal (Non-Fiction – Animals), distinctions that recognize books of exceptional merit, impactful content, and polished presentation. The book has also received multiple Readers’ Favorite Five Star reviews, further underscoring its excellence, clarity, and value to dog owners everywhere.

The Dog Owner's Guide to Health Emergencies:
Essential Tips to Recognize, Respond, and Prepare for Dog Emergencies

Emergencies can happen in an instant—would you know when to act?

Written by a seasoned emergency veterinarian, The Dog Owner’s Guide to Health Emergencies is a must-have resource for every dog owner. This practical and easy-to-follow guide gives you the knowledge to recognize warning signs, take immediate action, and seek veterinary care when it matters most. Whether your dog is facing a sudden collapse, poisoning, heatstroke, or severe injury, this book equips you with a clear and actionable emergency toolkit—so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

Inside, you'll learn:

• The 10 most common dog health emergencies—what they are and when to act fast
• The 10 most common toxic exposures—what’s dangerous and how to respond
• How to assess your dog’s condition at home and recognize when urgent care is needed
• Proactive strategies to help prevent emergencies and keep your dog safe
• Guidance that empowers you to trust your instincts when something feels off

Bonus Resources to Help You Prepare:

• First aid supplies checklist to ensure you're ready when it matters most
• Pet care and medical authorization form for emergency situations
• Sick visit information sheet to help streamline your veterinary visit
• Decision tree for managing seizures, making it easier to take the right steps
• Response charts for various situations, including pain, overheating, allergic reactions, breathing concerns, bite wounds, and more

Your dog depends on you in an emergency. This book gives you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to act—because every second counts. Order a copy today!

Dr. Gal Chivvis is an internship-trained emergency veterinarian with nearly 15 years of clinical experience. She is committed to helping families better understand their pets' health and feel more prepared when medical concerns arise. She believes strongly in teamwork in pet care, emphasizing collaboration between veterinary professionals and pet owners.In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Chivvis is an author and indie publisher dedicated to making veterinary knowledge accessible beyond the exam room. She is the author of The Dog Owner's Guide to Health Emergencies and The Cat Owner's Guide to Health Emergencies, practical resources designed to help owners recognize urgent concerns, respond appropriately, and communicate effectively with their veterinary team.Her work also extends to children's literature through the Critter Care Crew series, including What's Wrong with Tom? and the forthcoming What Did Libby Do?. These stories blend imagination, empathy, and social-emotional learning with age-appropriate insights into health and the veterinary experience. She has also developed educational coloring books and activity books for children, teens, and adults.Dr. Chivvis is the founder of Critter Care Collective, an educational platform created to make accurate pet care information clear, practical, and approachable for families. Through her writing and educational resources, she bridges veterinary medicine and storytelling to support informed, confident pet care.