What should I do if my pet is exposed to poison?

  • If you are concerned that your pet has eaten bait or other packaged poison, please gather the package and any other pieces of the material that your pet ingested and carefully place it in a ziploc bag to bring with you. This step be helpful for your veterinarian to determine the best course of treatment for your pet
  • If it is during office hours, please call your veterinarian
    • Call our Office : (828) 256-2151
      After Hours Emergencies: https://www.springsanimal.com/after-hours-emergencies/
    • If your pet has ingested something, your veterinarian can help you determine if vomiting should be induced. If it is a caustic substance, then your veterinarian may recommend alternative therapies such as medical grade activated charcoal to absorb the toxin from your pet’s GI tract or intralipid therapy to absorb the toxin from your pet’s blood stream.
  • Call poison control
    • If it is not during office hours or you are not sure how best to proceed, you can also contact ASPCA’s pet poison control service. Please be aware that there is a charge for this service. (855) 764-7661
    • Also visit our helpful links page