What to Do if Your Pet Ingests Poison

It is important to know what to do if your pet ever ingests a poisonous substance. Knowing what to do when your pet ingests anything poisonous can be hard, but our team at Annapolis Veterinary & Wellness in Annapolis, MD, is here to help.

Call Animal Poison Control: 1-888-426-4435

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or ASPCA, provides a pet poison control hotline 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This provides pet owners with the valuable information they need to act fast when their pet has ingested a poisonous substance.

The ASPCA poison control expert you speak with will be able to relay information about your pet to your veterinarian or emergency animal care professional.

Call Your Vet

Get in touch with your veterinarian right away if you are concerned your pet may have ingested poison. Provide your veterinarian with as much information as possible, including:

•             what substance you think your pet could have ingested

•             how much of the substance was ingested

•             how long it has been since your pet ingested poison

•             symptoms your pet is exhibiting, such as changes in energy level or other behavioral differences

Seek Treatment

Have your pet evaluated right away if you can. Reach out to your local emergency hospital if your pet needs medical treatment and your normal veterinarian is not available. Acting quickly will give your pet the highest chance of a full recovery.

Call Annapolis Veterinary & Wellness in Annapolis, MD, Today

Getting your pet evaluated immediately if it has eaten anything poisonous is pivotal, so contact Annapolis Veterinary & Wellness in Annapolis, MD, to get your pet checked out. We are here to help you, whether it is urgent care or an annual check-up, so call us at (410) 224-6624 and schedule an appointment today.