Two national services handle animal poisoning calls in the United States. Both are staffed around the clock by veterinarians and veterinary toxicology specialists, both may charge a consultation fee per case, and both give your case a number that your emergency vet can call for treatment advice at no extra charge.
| Service | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center | (888) 426-4435 | 24/7, 365 days a year; a consultation fee may apply |
| Pet Poison Helpline | (855) 764-7661 | 24/7; $99 incident fee as published on its site |
Numbers and fees checked on aspca.org and petpoisonhelpline.com in November 2026. Fees change; the line will confirm the amount before the consultation.
Have this ready when you call
- Your pet's species, approximate weight and age.
- What was eaten, with the package, label or a photo of the plant.
- How much may be missing and roughly when it happened.
- Any symptoms so far.
What not to do
- Do not induce vomiting with salt, hydrogen peroxide or fingers unless you are told to. Some substances, such as caustics and petroleum products, do more damage coming back up, and peroxide is not recommended for cats.
- Do not wait for symptoms. Several common poisons, including anticoagulant rat bait, xylitol, lilies in cats and grapes in dogs, look harmless for hours while damage builds.
- Do not give milk, oil or home antidotes.
Common household poisons
Human medications (pain relievers, ADHD drugs, antidepressants), sugar-free products with xylitol, chocolate, grapes and raisins, onions and garlic, rodent and slug bait, antifreeze, lilies for cats, cannabis edibles and insecticides for dogs used on cats.
If your pet is having trouble breathing, seizing or collapsing, skip the poison line and go to the nearest emergency hospital; the hospital can call the poison center itself.
Reviewed November 2026. This page is general information, not veterinary advice for your pet.