pet poison control magnet

[MVons]

It is best to call your Vet first, otherwise:

Free magnet with pet poison control contact number:

http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc_magnet

[CorgiMum]

Thanks so much for posting that information.

I have a fridge magnet with a phone number for up here. It says on it that there is a per call fee, not sure how much it is, and I'm assuming that they ask for a credit card. Is it the same for the aspca phone number as well?

[corgimom]

That is a good thing to have and just so people know that there may be a $55 consultation fee charged to your credit card also

"Aspca Animal Poison Control Center Hotline As the premier animal poison control center in North America, the APCC is your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, make the call that can make all the difference: (888) 426-4435. A $55 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card."

[corgimom]

Caustic Chemicals where you should NOT induce vomiting:


http://dogs.about.com/cs/disableddogs/a/poison_caustic.htm

If you suspect your pet has ingested a caustic substance, do NOT induce vomiting. Caustic substances damage flesh on contact, and do fatal damage to your dog's innards within minutes.

Seek emergency veterinary care immediately!!

List of Caustic Chemicals and Substances
Battery Acid
Bleach
Carbolic Acid
Motor Oil
Drain Cleaner
Fertilizer
Glue
Household Cleaners
Kerosene
Laundry Detergent
Turpentine
Plaster
Sidewalk Salt
Putty
Pine Cleaners
Paintbrush Cleaner
Nail Polish
Nail Polish Remover
Paint Thinner

[corgimom]

http://dogs.about.com/cs/disableddogs/p/vomit_induce.htm


In most cases of poisoning, the immediate treatment is to induce vomiting.
**Warning** - Before You Make Him Vomit:

If convulsions, seizures, shock or lethargy are present as symptoms, do NOT induce vomiting!!

In ALL poisoning cases, please seek veterinary care immediately! Vomiting is only a temporary fix, to allow you enough time to get your pet to a vet!

How To Induce Vomiting
To induce vomiting, give orally, one teaspoon of Syrup of Ipecac, or two teaspoons of Hydrogen Peroxide. In a desperate pinch, a teaspoon of table salt will also have thecorrect effect.




*Also, Glencorgi(Deb) had posted on another forum a poison control number for Kansas State University - it is free. That number is 1 -785-532-5679, and is the Toxicology Department; I talked to the doctor there and he wanted to let me know that there is not always someone sitting at a desk to answer the phone even during the regular business hours. He said they are not charging a fee right now, but may in the future. So if you cannot get ahold of someone there, it is best to call your vet or the ASPCA Poison control hotline number.


*From personal experience, I will say that if you are not sure what you dog consumed and seems ill vomiting is not always the safest thing to do. Cody swallowed some pieces of foam last fall and became ill.(we did not know what he swallowed at that time) The doctors wanted to be pretty sure that it was not something that would get stuck in his esophagus if they induced vomiting.

[taflar]

How To Induce Vomiting
To induce vomiting, give orally, one teaspoon of Syrup of Ipecac, or two teaspoons of Hydrogen Peroxide. In a desperate pinch, a teaspoon of table salt will also have thecorrect effect.

Before you use Syrup of Ipecac, please, please be sure you NEED it. I gave this to my teenage son once (long story...) and he had the worst stomach ache and cramps. I'd think twice before doing that to a dog or young child. You can't explain to them why you're doing it or that the pain will be temporary.

(And yes, in a life or death situation, use it but for most things I would not.)

Hydrogen peroxide can be used to induce vomiting too.

Some dosages:
http://kitchen.robbiehaf.com/PetHomeRemedies.html

Peggy

[corgimom]

Before you use Syrup of Ipecac, please, please be sure you NEED it. I gave this to my teenage son once (long story...) and he had the worst stomach ache and cramps. I'd think twice before doing that to a dog or young child. You can't explain to them why you're doing it or that the pain will be temporary.

(And yes, in a life or death situation, use it but for most things I would not.)

Hydrogen peroxide can be used to induce vomiting too.

Some dosages:
http://kitchen.robbiehaf.com/PetHomeRemedies.html

Peggy


Well, that must have been scary Peggy, I never(thankfully) Had to use that on my kids. I just posted the link but truthfully, I would do the hydrogen peroxide first, but I am one to contact my vet first, if I can, before I would administor anything.

[The Chipmunk's Mom]

Me too Linda and thankfully we have an emergency vet within driving distance that is open 24 hours a day on holidays and weekends.

[taflar]

Well, that must have been scary Peggy, I never(thankfully) Had to use that on my kids. I just posted the link but truthfully, I would do the hydrogen peroxide first, but I am one to contact my vet first, if I can, before I would administor anything.

It was. And well, I always had it on hand for people or dogs, but never knew what it did other than make one vomit. And well, I felt so sorry for Jeff. But he did learn a lesson that day too....

Peggy