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Printable Emergency Clinic Phone Script

A language-ready owner script for calling an emergency clinic before travel. This tool does not diagnose or treat. If your cat has go-now signs, call or travel to an emergency veterinarian.

Use this sheet

DetailYour notes
My cat is located in: city/neighborhood
Main symptom: cannot pee / breathing trouble / toxin / collapse / vomiting / other
Started at: time/date
Age/weight and existing conditions
Can you receive my cat now, and what should I do during transport?

Vet call script

“My cat’s main sign is __. It started __. My cat is __ years old and weighs __. Eating/drinking: __. Urination/stool: __. Possible toxin, trauma, medication, surgery, or existing condition: __. Can you receive my cat now?”

Do not

  • Do not delay emergency assessment when go-now signs are present.
  • Do not give human medicine unless a veterinarian instructs you.
  • Do not use supportive products instead of emergency care.

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Reviewer attribution pending veterinarian approval. Last updated 2026-06-03.