Comments: What to do if your dog's been poisoned

“Thanks for spreading the word on pet toxicities on your blog - so important for pet owners to be aware of the lurking household poisons in (and outside of) their house! As an ER specialist, I see so many toxicities that owners bring in too late (making it more expensive to treat, with a worse prognosis!). When in doubt, it's so important to call a Poison Control for peace of mind!

I wanted to make you aware of another important resource out there also - Pet Poison Helpline is an additional Animal Poison Control Center, and it's one of the most cost-effective animal poison ($35/case vs. ASPCA's new $60/case) controls out there nowadays. Unfortunately, because animal poison controls are not federal- or state-funded, there is a fee to allow the service to be run 24-7. We provide a similar service, but have the added benefit of veterinary specialists (in internal medicine and emergency and critical care) as part of our staff. You can always call 1-800-213-6680 if you ever have a problem. Thanks for spreading the word!

Dr. Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC
Associate Director of Veterinary Services
www.petpoisonhelpline.com
www.drjustinelee.com ” — info, Mar 30 2009

“thanks my dog had seizures and i don't its exact cause... does seizures on dogs mean exactly food poison?” — 7th10tiger, May 31 2008

“If you think your dog might have been poisoned, & you need them to throw up give them hydrogen peroxide. This is especially good to know if they have gotten into old style of anti-freeze. This is what my vet told me. ” — kypoorfarm, Apr 03 2008

“This is so helpful.

Recently, I came across another service similar to the ASPCA, but only $35 per call. A big savings.
Pet Poison Helpline 800.213.6680” — thickruggernyc, Feb 28 2008

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