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ASPCA Animal Poison Control

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Pet Poison Helpline

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Your regular vet and local emergency vet clinic are also right answers — poison hotlines specialize in the "what did they eat" math.

Have this ready when you call

What they ate — the wrapper, container, or plant name matters more than you'd think.
How much — a guess is fine; "half a bar of baker's chocolate" beats "some chocolate."
When — timing changes treatment options like inducing vomiting.
Your pet's weight — dose math is per-pound for everything.
Symptoms so far — even "acting totally normal" is useful information.

Do not induce vomiting unless a professional tells you to — sharp items and caustic substances cause new damage coming back up.
Do not wait for symptoms — with xylitol, chocolate, and grapes, the damage starts before the symptoms show.
Do not guess-dose human medicine — that's a second poisoning.
Do not panic-drive — call first; most hotlines tell you whether the ER trip is needed.

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