US: (888) 426-4435. Available 24 hours. A consultation fee may apply but they have specific antidotes for nearly every household toxin. Have the substance and packaging in hand.
Bring the package or container. Estimate the amount and the time they ate it. Note your pet's weight — dose-to-weight ratio determines severity.
Many toxins (corrosives, sharp objects, petroleum) cause additional damage on the way back up. Only induce vomiting if Poison Control or a vet specifically tells you to.
Even if Poison Control says monitor at home, know your nearest 24-hour emergency vet. Symptoms of many poisons appear hours later, when treatment is harder.
In a sealed bag — this helps the vet identify what they ingested.
Watching your pet seize is heartbreaking. Your job is just to keep them safe — not to stop it. Most seizures end on their own in 1 to 2 minutes.
Treat every snake bite as venomous until proven otherwise. The single best thing you can do right now is keep your pet calm and get to a vet — fast.
Bloat (GDV) is the fastest-moving emergency in dogs — minutes matter. If you suspect it, skip the home steps and drive to the emergency vet right now.
Guidance only — in any emergency, call 911.