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We have the expertise to handle any poisoning situation, in any pet species. Did your pet just eat something poisonous? As well as Australia and New Zealand.

Pet Poison Helpline is a 24/7 animal poison control service available to pet owners and veterinary professionals who require assistance treating a potentially poisoned pet. Call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline immediately. The sooner a pet poisoning is addressed, the easier, less expensive, and safer it is to treat. Pet Poison Helpline has a per incident case fee. This fee includes the in

itial consultation, all follow-up calls associated with the management of the case (to ensure appropriate recommendations can be made throughout the treatment), and transmission of our case report to the treating hospital. Pet Poison Helpline is available 24/7 in the United States, Canada, and the the Caribbean. Please keep in mind that email queries or Facebook messages about poisonings cannot be answered - please call our 844-520-4639 number for 24/7 life-saving care! Patient info posted to FB is altered to protect patient identity.

12/19/2025

Toxin Tail voting is OPEN—and we need your help!

From a dog who found 90 ounces of Halloween candy hidden inside a shower, to K9 officers who got into something during SWAT training, to an accidental Ozempic-instead-of-insulin mix-up—2025 brought us some unforgettable cases. Now it's your turn to pick the stories that stuck with you most.

Review this year's Toxin Tails and vote for your top three favorites. Which case surprised you? Which one made you rethink medication storage? Voting closes at the end of December.

Head to https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/toxin-tails-2025/ to cast your vote. And if your pet ever gets into something they shouldn't, call or chat with us at 800-213-6680—we're here 24/7. 🐾

12/17/2025

Visiting family this holiday season? Hidden dangers could be lurking in places you'd never expect.

Bubba, a Chihuahua puppy, found rat poison hidden under a recliner during a family visit. Even though the home was thought to be pet-proofed, the rodenticide was overlooked in a hard-to-reach spot. Bubba ate a quarter of the block—and even a pea-sized amount would have been toxic for a small puppy.

Before visiting relatives with your pet, ask about pest control products and check under furniture, in garages, and storage areas. Never induce vomiting without professional guidance.

If your pet ingests rat poison or any toxic substance, call or chat with us immediately at 800-213-6680.

12/11/2025

Holiday baking season is here—and while your kitchen smells amazing, some common ingredients can be dangerous for dogs and cats.

Chocolate, xylitol, raisins, grapes, and macadamia nuts are all toxic to pets and often found in holiday recipes. Even small amounts of some of these ingredients can cause serious health issues—from vomiting and tremors to kidney or liver failure.

The good news? Your pets can still enjoy the season with safe treats made from pumpkin puree, oats, unsweetened applesauce, or plain xylitol-free peanut butter.

If your pet gets into baking ingredients, don't try home remedies. Call or chat with us immediately at 800-213-6680 for expert guidance.

11/28/2025

Black Friday shopping brings more than just great deals—it brings hidden pet hazards.

With deliveries arriving daily, pets have more access to dangerous items like batteries, gift wrap materials, and even the boxes themselves. Swipe to learn what to watch for this shopping season.

If your pet gets into something they shouldn't, call or chat with us at 800-213-6680.

11/26/2025

Thanksgiving leftovers can be just as dangerous as the feast itself. Here's how to keep your pets safe.

After the meal, turkey bones become extremely hazardous. Cooked bones splinter and can cause serious stomach or intestinal damage. Store all leftovers in sealed containers on high shelves or in the refrigerator immediately. Secure your trash with a tight lid or put it outside in a closed bin—garbage raids are a common cause of pet emergencies during the holidays. Even leftover fatty foods like gravy, skin, and casseroles can cause pancreatitis in pets.

If your pet gets into leftovers or the trash, chat with us online or call at 800-213-6680. We're here 24/7, even on Thanksgiving.

11/20/2025

Before you leave raw bread dough rising on the counter, know that it can cause a serious emergency for pets.

Raw dough containing yeast continues rising in your pet's stomach—creating a dangerous condition similar to bloat. As the yeast ferments, it produces alcohol, which is toxic to dogs and cats. Even small amounts require immediate veterinary care.

Keep all rising dough in closed microwaves or ovens, not just on elevated surfaces. Pets are surprisingly resourceful when something smells good.

If your pet gets into raw dough, chat with us online or call immediately at 800-213-6680.

11/18/2025

Already decorating for the holidays? No judgment here—but before you deck the halls, know which decorations could be harmful to your pets.

Many festive plants cause mild stomach upset, but true lilies are a cat emergency. Tinsel and garland can cause life-threatening linear foreign bodies in the intestinal tract, and string lights pose electrocution risks if chewed.

Keep decorations out of paw's reach and supervise curious pets around the tree.

If your pet gets into holiday decorations, chat with us online or call us at 800-213-6680. We're here 24/7 to help.

11/13/2025

Onions and garlic are toxic to dogs and cats in every form. Raw, cooked, powdered, or dehydrated - all are dangerous.

These ingredients are found in many common dishes, including stuffing, gravy, casseroles, soups, and sauces. Even small amounts can cause serious health issues by damaging your pet's red blood cells.

Keep all onion and garlic-containing human foods safely out of reach, and remind family members not to share table scraps with your pets.

If your pet gets into these foods, call or chat with us at 800-213-6680. We're here 24/7 to help.

11/11/2025

Before you set the Thanksgiving table, know which foods could mean an emergency vet visit for your pets.

Many traditional foods are dangerous to dogs and cats, like onions, garlic, grapes, raisins, alcohol, xylitol, unbaked yeast dough, turkey bones, and fatty foods. Even stuffing often contains hidden onions or garlic.

Want to share the holiday? Plain cooked turkey (no skin or bones), plain sweet potato, or plain green beans are safe in small amounts—no seasonings or oils.

If your pet gets into something they shouldn't, call or chat with us at 800-213-6680. We're here 24/7, even on Thanksgiving.

11/07/2025

As the weather gets colder, many people turn to essential oil diffusers, candles, and liquid potpourri to create a cozy atmosphere. If you have cats, these products can pose a serious toxic risk.

Cats lack an essential liver enzyme needed to metabolize and eliminate certain toxins like essential oils. They're also highly sensitive to phenols and phenolic compounds found in many oils. Even exposure through diffusers can cause respiratory irritation or, with active diffusers like ultrasonic models, oil droplets can land on your cat's fur and be absorbed through the skin or ingested during grooming.

Watch for signs like difficulty breathing, drooling, vomiting, tremors, wobbliness, or lethargy. Cats with pre-existing respiratory conditions including asthma are at a greater risk. If your cat is exposed, move them to fresh air immediately and call or chat with us at 800-213-6680.

11/05/2025

Are some of those Thanksgiving feasts filled with potential pet poisons? The toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline are warning pet lovers about the dangers of onions and garlic in this month’s edition of Toxin Tails:

Read the story here:
https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/toxintails/counter-surfing-pooch-poisoned-by-poultry-seasonings/

11/04/2025

Did you know that while chocolate is delicious, it can be deadly for our pets?

As we head into the holiday baking season, it's important to understand why chocolate is toxic to dogs. Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine—compounds that dogs metabolize much slower than humans. The darker the chocolate, the more dangerous it is. Dark chocolate and baking chocolate pose the highest risk, while even milk chocolate can cause serious problems depending on the amount consumed and your dog's size.

If your dog eats chocolate, time matters. Call or chat with Pet Poison Helpline immediately at 800-213-6680. We're available 24/7 to help you determine the risk and next steps.

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Pet Poison Helpline (PPH) is a 24-hour service available throughout North America for pet owners and veterinary professionals who require assistance with treating a potentially poisoned pet. We have the ability to help every pet, with all types of poisonings, 24 hours a day. Our knowledge and expertise will put your mind at ease when dealing with a potential emergency. In order to provide this critical service, please be advised that there is a $59 per incident fee, payable by credit card. This fee covers the initial consultation as well as all follow-up calls associated with the management of the case.

Why do we charge for our services?

Our sole purpose is to ensure that pets stay healthy! Our single goal is to prevent their injury or illness from potential poisonings. To accomplish this, we operate a 24-hour pet poison control center which requires considerable effort, resources, and expense. Unlike public poison control centers in the human sector, our veterinary poison control is not allotted any tax dollars to support our existence. Pet Poison Helpline does not receive any state, federal, or other public funding. If we did not charge, we unfortunately couldn’t exist.