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My pet ate something dangerous.

Do not wait for symptoms. Do not induce vomiting unless a professional tells you to. Call — minutes matter with xylitol, grapes, cooked bones, yeast dough and moldy food.

Your veterinarian

Always the first call when reachable — they know your pet's weight, history and can act immediately.

ASPCA Animal Poison Control(888) 426-4435

24/7, US. A consultation fee may apply. Have the food, amount, time and your pet's weight ready.

Pet Poison Helpline(855) 764-7661

24/7, US & Canada. A fee applies. Also covers exotic pets.

Outside North America

Call your nearest emergency veterinary clinic. Save the number in your phone today — searching for it during a crisis is the classic mistake.

What to have ready when you call

  • What exactly was eaten (bring the packaging or a photo)
  • How much, and roughly when
  • Your pet's species, breed, weight and age
  • Any symptoms so far, and when they started

What NOT to do

  • Do not wait for symptoms — several toxins act before signs appear
  • Do not induce vomiting without professional instruction (bones, caustics, and seizures make it dangerous)
  • Do not give milk, salt, oil, or home remedies — they add risk
  • Do not "watch and wait" for grapes/raisins, xylitol, cooked bones, yeast dough, hops, moldy food, onions or garlic

The best emergency is the one that never happens.

Two minutes of checking beats a night at the emergency clinic. Search any food before you share it.

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