Animal Poison Control

Do you know what to do if your dog eats a bag or raisins or chocolate bar?   What if a pill drops on the ground and he swallows it?

It's a good idea to keep the number for Animal Poison Control on hand .  There are a few options.  The most well known is the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.  Please note that all of these services, unless specifically stated otherwise, may charge a fee for their service.  Think of it like a visit to your vet.  If your dog ingested something potentially toxic, you'd run to your vet and there would be a fee for their expertise.  The Animal Poison Control Centers have veterinarians on-duty. The intake person will take your information and consult with a veterinarian on your behalf.   If your pet gets into something at home, you may have limited time to react and you may not be able to get to your vet or an emergency clinic immediately.  Animal Poison Control will advise you whether you need to induce vomiting or if other action is required.   

You may wish to print this page or save the link below to ensure you can react quickly in the event of an emergency.

http://pacc911.org/Poison_Control.html

Poison Control Hotlines
It's always a good idea to post close at hand your veterinarian's number, the number of an emergency clinic, and the number for the Poison Control Center. Before you call, note the time your pet was exposed to the toxin, the type of product ingested, the manufacturer's name and any ingredients you can find listed on packaging.

      ASPCA Ani-Med   1.888.721.9100

      ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center   1.888.426.4435

      National Animal Poison Control Center   1.800.548.2423        
         If you need to speak to a veterinarian there, this service will be billed to a credit card. An alternate
         number is (900) 680-0000. A veterinarian's services on this line will cost a flat fee for the first five
         minutes, and an additional fee per minute for each additional minute. These charges will be billed
         to your phone bill. (Call them for current pricing)
      Kansas State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital    1.785.532.5679
      FREE 24 hours poison control hotline for pet owners and veterinarians. Be patient. The person
         answering the phone may have to take a few minutes to consult the vet on duty. 
      Pet Lover's Helpline   1.900.776.0007

      Tuft University School of Veterinary Medicine   508.839.5395