Let’s start with the most important information first. And that’s the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center.
They’re available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If you think your pet may have ingested something poisonous, call 888-426-4435
The list of items that can poison your best furry friends is a long one. Again, we turn to the ASPCA for this comprehensive list of tips to help create a poison safe pet home.
Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pet
Common examples of human medications that can be potentially lethal to pets, even in small doses, include:
The following substances are considered to be non-toxic, although they may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in some animals:
What To Do if Your Pet is Poisoned
If you choose to call the ASCPA’s Poison Control Center, have the following information ready:
If your pet is seizing, unconscious or having difficulty breathing, bring him or her IMMEDIATELY to your vet or emergency veterinary clinic!
If you’re in the market for a Pet First Aid Kit, we urge you to purchase one from the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) here. You’ll get a kickin’ first aid kit and be giving money to end animal cruelty. So that’s a win win!