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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
| Detail | Your 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.
Sources
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Reviewer attribution pending veterinarian approval. Last updated 2026-06-03.