Free Printable Pet First Aid & Emergency CPR Quick Reference Sheet PDF

In a sudden canine or feline emergency—such as choking, heat exhaustion, or sudden trauma—having clear vital signs and resuscitation steps posted on your refrigerator saves critical minutes before reaching an emergency veterinarian. This free printable pet first aid and emergency CPR quick reference sheet compiles normal temperature and pulse baselines, a step-by-step cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) flowchart for cats and small/large dogs, choking clearance instructions, and toxic exposure protocol.

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What This Pet Emergency Sheet Covers

• Emergency Clinical Contacts: Fast reference fields for your primary veterinarian, nearest 24/7 emergency clinic, and pet poison control hotlines.
• Canine & Feline Vital Signs Table: Normal ranges for heart rate (BPM), respiratory rate, body temperature (°F/°C), and healthy gum capillary refill time.
• CPR Step-by-Step Sequence: Instructions for checking pulse/airway, chest compression technique (barrel-chested dogs vs. small dogs/cats), and breath-to-compression ratios (30 compressions : 2 breaths).
• Choking Relief & Foreign Body Protocol: Clear instructions for sweep checks, modified Heimlich maneuvers, and head-down positioning.
• Common Toxic Ingestion Alerts: Rapid warning checklist for chocolate, xylitol, rodenticides, lilies, raisins/grapes, and human NSAIDs.

Immediate Actions During a Pet Crisis

1. Call the nearest 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital while en route so their surgical trauma team can prepare resuscitation equipment.
2. Never induce vomiting unless explicitly directed by a licensed veterinarian or veterinary toxicologist; caustic chemicals can cause secondary esophageal burns.
3. Pair this sheet with our Pet Care & Vet Visit Log to ensure your pet's vaccination dates and microchip IDs remain readily accessible.