You can be the most careful person in the world and do everything in your power to keep your poodle safe and healthy and still be faced with an emergency. As with so many things in life, being prepared is the key. The best thing you can do for your poodle is to recognize an emergency when you see it and have the proper first-aid materials on hand. You also need to know how to perform first aid on your poodle until you can get professional help.