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IF YOU SUSPECT POISONING
Some symptoms of poisonings, such as abdominal pain, cramps, tremors are not always
apparent to a non-professional. Other symptoms, such as vomiting, rashes to skin or mouth,
swollen tongue or lips and diarrhea are commonly associated with poisoning. If your
pet displays these symptoms, call your veterinarian immediately. You should also
have the telephone number of the Local Poison Control Center (1-800-362-3585)
on your refrigerator or some other place where you can find it quickly.
The National Animal Poison Control Center (NAPCC) provides a 24-hour emergency
hotline that every dog owner should keep in plain sight. The hotline numbers are:
- (800) 548-2423
- (900) 680-0000
The 800 number requires a credit card number and charges a flat $30;
the 900 number is $2.95 per minute for a maximum of $30.
The NAPCC's phones are answered by licensed veterinarians and board-certified
veterinary toxicologists.
When you call your veterinarian or other emergency number, be ready to provide:
- Your name, address, and phone number.
- If calling the 800 number, your credit card number.
- The species, breed, age sex, weight, and number of animals involved.
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- The poison your animals have been exposed to, if known.
- Information concerning the poison (the amount of poison, the time since
exposure, etc.)
- The problems your animals are experiencing.
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IF YOU CAN'T WAIT
If you are unable to reach a veterinarian or get to a phone, there are some emergency
measures to take. In some instances, you should induce vomiting. In others, inducing
vomiting can aggravate the problem. Here are a few tips on when to induce vomiting
and when no to induce:
DON'T:
- when a product label says "do not induce vomiting.".
- more than two hours after ingesting problematic substance.
- when the substance is an acid, alkali, solvent, or petroleum product, as it
will do as much damage on the way up at it did on the way down. Sores or burns
inside the mouth indicate the presence of an acid or corrosive.
- when the dog is comatose or is having seizures.
DO:
- induce vomiting by administering one (1) teaspoon hydrogen peroxide per 30 lbs
body weight; give once, repeat after ten minutes; don't administer more than three times.
or
- administer 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt placed far back on the tongue or dissolved in
1 ounce water; do not repeat dosage; dry mustard powder (same instructions) may be
substituted.
List of Common Poisons...
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