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Denver, CO 80221
303.455.2131
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Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
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If You Think Your Pet Has Been Poisoned
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STAY CALM! Being prepared can save your pet's life.
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If You Think Your Pet Has Been Poisoned
Know your vet's procedures for emergency situations, especially ones that occur after business hours. Keep phone
numbers for your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, and a local emergency veterinary service in a convenient location.
Keep a pet poison safety kit on hand for emergencies.
Your kit should contain:
- A fresh bottle of hydrogen peroxide 3% (USP)
- Can of your pet’s favorite wet food
- Turkey baster, bulb syringe or large medical syringe
- Saline eye solution to flush out eye contaminants
- Artificial tear gel to lubricate eyes after flushing
- Mild grease-cutting dishwashing liquid for the animal after skin contamination.
- Rubber gloves
- Forceps to remove stingers
- Muzzle (Remember, an excited animal may harm you.)
- Pet carrier
Call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center’s 24-hour emergency hotline at (888) 426-4435.
A consultation fee may apply. When you call the center, please be ready to provide:
- Your name, address and telephone number
- If you know what substance your pet has ingested, have the product container/packaging available for reference. You’ll also need to
provide information, if you know it, about the amount ingested and the time since exposure.
- Your pet’s species, breed, age, sex and weight
- All symptoms your pet is experiencing
If you suspect that your pet may have ingested a potentially harmful product or substance, contact your local
veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (1-888-426-4435) for immediate assistance.
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