Emergency Animal Poison Hotlines

[HDMD]

SEE:
http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/asso...sonhotline.htm

"From the Animal Poison Hotline:
We are so proud to introduce the Animal Poison Hotline 888-232-8870. APH is a 24 hour hotline available year round to pet owners and pet caregivers who are concerned about their pet's well being after ingesting an unknown or toxic substance. We receive calls about cats and dogs getting into prescription medication, ant baits, garden and lawn products, anti-freeze, household cleaning products, paint and paint supplies. We even had a call about a dog meeting up with a jellyfish!"
See site above for details! hope no one ever needs it, but useful to have on hand!
HDMD

[garett]

Good post,

I was not aware that there was an animal specific poison hotline.

All the years I have worked in veterinary clinics, I had just referred people to the emergency poison control number designated for humans. They are supposed to be trained specifically in canines as well.

Thanks again for the info. That number should come in handy.

[HDMD]

Yes! Was happy to find it too. Hope no one ever needs it, but then it's good to keep around, just in case. Dogs get into the darnest things!
HDMD