![]() ![]() Garden products, particularly fertilizers, are incredibly appealing and toxic to dogs. If possible, try using natural alternatives.ġ0. Insecticide includes ant baits, bug sprays, and other yard products used for killing insects inside and outside. Their appealing taste can lead a pet to devour an entire bottle, an unsafe dose of these medications.ĩ. Veterinary products - such as flavored or chewable medications - can also be a risk. Read all directions on the packages, and place these where children and pets cannot access them.Ĩ. Rodenticides (mouse and rat poisons) contain toxins that can be deadly to humans, pets, and other animals. Keep these items locked up and out of reach of curious creatures.ħ. Household supplies (cleaning, home repair) such as paint, adhesives, and household cleaners are another common reported cause of pet poisoning. Look at this toxic flowers and plants guide before bringing plants into your home or garden.Ħ. Both indoor and outdoor flowers and plants can be poisonous to pets. You can use this toxicity calculator to help determine if your dog ate too much chocolate.ĥ. Be sure to keep your chocolate sweets away from pets. It contains theobromine and caffeine, a combination that can dangerously speed up a dog’s heart rate. Chocolate gets its own mention on the list. A few other common foods that can lead to poisoning in cats and dogs include:Ĥ. For example, the artificial sweetener xylitol - found in products like breath mints and sugar-free foods - is toxic to pets. Even one ingredient in a food item can be deadly to animals. Stimulant medications (like those taken for ADHD)Īnticonvulsants (for seizures or other neurological disorders)ģ. Commonly reported medications that lead to a pet emergency include: Human prescription medicines commonly seen in pet poisoning cases are, not surprisingly, the medications most frequently taken by people. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications like acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil), cold medications, and vitamins and supplements.Ģ. So what items should you make sure are out of paw’s reach? The top causes of pet poisoning - based on calls to the ASPCA Poison Control Hotline and Pet Poison Helpline - are:ġ. What are the most common causes of pet poisoning? Pets they can help with: All pets and animals The phone number for medical assistance: 1-88 “There may be a consultation fee, currently $75, which goes toward operating this life-saving hotline.” “This phone line is open to anyone,” says Savee Dalgo, communications coordinator for the ASPCA. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) is available at all hours, every day for any animal-related poison emergency. Hotline hours: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year ![]() The phone number for medical assistance: 1-85 If the staff believes your pet needs medical treatment, they will work with your veterinarian to set up a treatment plan. There is a $75 consultation fee, and follow-up consultations are included. Hotline staff is available 24 hours a day to deal with every pet and type of poisoning. ![]() It is available throughout the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean. The Pet Poison Helpline is a 24-hour poison control service for pet parents and veterinary professionals. Both centers have hotlines with veterinarians who can immediately give you expert advice over the phone. Then you can contact one of the two animal poison control centers in the United States. ![]() Your vet may be unavailable at these times. However, accidents often happen outside of business hours. In the case of poisoning, early intervention is critical, so call your vet immediately. They can give you advice suited to your pet. Your vet knows you, your pet, and your pet’s medical history. If you think your pet was exposed to or ate a poison, your first and best resource is your veterinarian. What are the most helpful groups to contact about pet poisoning? These hotlines have trained veterinary staff to advise and assist you over the phone.Ĭontinue reading to find out when to call a pet poison hotline, what hotlines to call, how to recognize signs of poisoning in your pet, and how to prevent poisoning. Other options include calling your veterinarian or a pet poison helpline. So what should you do if your pet gets into something they shouldn’t? If you know your pet ingested a toxin, you should bring them to the nearest emergency animal hospital. It only takes a second for your pet to get into the Halloween candy, ingest cleaning solution, or grab an accidentally dropped pill. But a pet’s questioning nature can lead them into some dangerous items, inside and outside the house. Our furry family members’ curiosity makes us laugh, lightens the mood, and makes for hilarious photos. ![]()
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