If an emergency occurs, your Shih Tzu has the best chance of recovery if you act quickly and appropriately. To prepare yourself and your family for a pet emergency, fill out this list of pet contacts, keep a copy in your wallet and keep a copy handy, like on your refrigerator.
| Veterinarian |
| Name: |
| Phone: |
| Address: |
| Emergency Veterinary Clinic |
| Name: |
| Phone: |
| Address: |
| ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: (888) 426-4435 |
| (Have your credit card number ready, too— a $65 consultation fee may apply) |
| Pet Sitter |
| Name: |
| Phone: |
| Doggy Daycare or Boarding |
| Name: |
| Phone: |
| Address: |
| People willing to help in case of emergency |
| Name: |
| Phone: |
| Name: |
| Phone: |
| Name: |
| Phone: |
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