How to Contact Pet Poison Control Emergency Hotlines

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Print Out this Pet Poison Control Hotline List and Post Near Your Telephone! When a suspected accidental Pet Poisoning occurs, seconds can mean the difference! You now have one convenient source for multiple options should a pet poison emergency occur. Print this list out and tape it inside one of your kitchen cabinets, or keep it near your telephone. Make sure all responsible family members know where it is.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

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Step1
This list has been provided as a courtesy to all pet owners by Rabbit Hutch USA, your best choice on the web for rabbit hutches, cages and small animal homes.
Step2
ASPCA - 1 888 426 4435 - Cost $55 billed to credit card - available 24 hours a day / 365 days a year

ASPCA - 1 900 443 0000 - Cost $55 billed directly to your telephone account - available 24 hours a day / 365 days a year

Angell Poison Control Hotline - 1 877 2 ANGELL - Cost $55 billed to credit card - available 24 hours a day / 365 days a year

Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine - 785 532 5679 - FREE SERVICE - available 24 hours a day / may take a few minutes to page the veterinary toxicologist on call at that time

Animal Poison Hotline - 1 888 232 8870 - Cost $35 billed to credit card - available 24/7 - provided by North Shore Animal League & PROSAR International Animal Poison Center

Pet Poison Helpline - 1 800 213 6680 - Cost $35 billed to your credit card

National Animal Poison Control Center - 1 800 548 2423 - Cost billed to credit card - request current pricing

National Animal Poison Control Center - 1 900 680 0000 - Cost billed to callers telephone - request current pricing

Tuft University School of Veterinary Medicine - 508 839 5395
Step3
Please find the name, address and telephone of the nearest Pet Emergency Clinic in your area and write it in below for future reference.
Name of Emergency Clinic _______________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________

Telephone ______________________________________________________________

Directions, hours, etc. ________________________________________________
Step4
In the Event of an Emergency, be Prepared to give the following information:
Your name, address and telephone number

Any information regarding the exposure (ie; the amount of poisonous product, the amount of times since the exposure to the poison, etc.)

The species of animal, breed, age, sex, weight and whether or not more than one animal is involved

The name of the poison or type of poison that the animal was exposed to, if you know (provide as much information as possible)

What problems or symptoms that your animal or animals are experiencing
Step5
This information has been prepared as a courtesy to pet owners by Rabbit Hutch USA. All information such as phone numbers, costs or policies could change, but the goal has been to present multiple options to protect your pets in a quick and accessible format. Please read and print this information and place it in a location that is easily found should an emergency occur. Please pass this information along to every pet owner that you know, and ask them to do the same.
You love your pets - please protect their health and safety!

Tips & Warnings

  • Print this list out and tape it inside your kitchen cabinet or near your telephone where you could easily find it during an emergency
  • Only call these numbers if you really believe that your pet has consumed a poisonous or toxic substance

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