What happens when you call Aspca?
If your pet’s case is something that can be managed at home, your caseworker will walk you through whatever you may need to do. They will give you any instructions you may need or symptoms you should monitor your pet for.
What can I do if my cat has been poisoned?
What to do if you think your cat has been poisoned:
- Stay calm. Remove your cat(s) from the source of poison.
- Contact your vet immediately; inform them when, where and how poisoning occurred. If appropriate, carefully take the packaging/plant/substance to the vet.
- Follow your vet’s advice.
How does animal Poison work?
Poisonous animals exert their toxic effect when their tissues come into contact with another animal, usually via oral contact. Venoms are toxins that are produced in specialized tissues and are delivered to the target animal through various venom apparatuses (e.g., fangs, stingers) in a process termed envenomation.
What do I do if I suspect my neighbor is poisoning my cat?
If you believe your pet has been poisoned remove them immediately from any possible toxin. If your pet is already showing signs of poisoning, visit your vet immediately. If no signs or symptoms are being displayed and your pet seems to be acting normally, we still recommend you call your vet immediately.
What is the difference between poisonous and toxic?
Poisons are substances that cause harm to organisms when sufficient quantities are absorbed, inhaled or ingested. A toxin is a poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms.
What are the ways of administration and elimination of a poison?
The former include washes, emesis, gastric lavage, and administration of activated charcoal and cathartics, while the latter include forced diuresis and extracorporeal toxin elimination such as hemodialysis or hemoperfusion.
What is the telephone number for poison control?
If you prefer to call, 1-800-222-1222 is the telephone number for Poison Control in the United States. Call this number 24 hours a day to talk to a poison specialist. Call right away if you have a poison emergency.
What is the local Poison Control Center number?
Find Your Local Poison Control Center. Program the Poison Help Number – 1-800-222-1222 – into your home and cell phones so you have it handy when you need it. Below you can find information about poison control centers in your state.
What does Poison Control mean?
Poison control: management, containment, or potential treatment of any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism; includes programs which involve information dissemination for poisoning prevention. Source: CRISP.
Is poison control free?
The national Poison Control hotline, 1-800-222-1222, is free and staffed 24/7 by a nurse or pharmacist who can answer questions and provide advice after exposure to or ingestion of a possibly toxic substance.