Dixie in Maine Dixie, a Cat, ingested Rodenticide: Bromethalin. Rocky in New Jersey Rocky, an Akita, ingested Coffee Beans. Flower in Indiana Flower, a Hedgehog, ingested Finasteride. Petunia in Maryland Petunia, a Maine Coon, ingested Drain cleaner: Alkali. Chloe in Alberta Chloe, an Australian Cattle Dog, ingested Ice/Snow Melt: Calcium Salts. Loki in Alberta Loki, a Coonhound, ingested Xylitol. Archie in Georgia Archie, a Dalmatian, ingested Venlafaxine (Effexor). Zelda in Ohio Zelda, a Pit Bull Terrier, ingested Salicylic Acid. Nala in South Carolina Nala, a Chihuahua, ingested Tobacco/Nicotine. Enid in Nevada Enid, a Bearded Dragon, ingested Enrofloxacin (Baytril).
If you have any questions regarding our Free Client Education Resources, please email us at info@petpoisonhelpline.com
Unfortunately, our phone staff are not able to assist with non-medical questions, all inquiries should be sent by email.
Together with our partners, Pet Poison Helpline® has created a variety of infographics to remind pet parents of the many dangerous toxins in and around your home.
learn more
Join our educational campaign to protect cats from this common toxin.
learn more
Please feel free to download, print and distribute these handouts and newsletters to your associates, clients, family or friends!
learn more
Pet Poison Helpline® released a 3rd edition of the The Five Minute Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Toxicology! Many of our staff as well as other renown veterinary toxicology and critical care experts around the country contributed towards writing this great veterinary resource.
learn more
Thanks for your interest in employment with PPH/SCI! We are always accepting resumes for DVMs and CVTs for future employment opportunities! Interested candidates can apply by sending a cover letter & resume to careers@safetycall.com. We review all applicants and contact those who most closely match our hiring needs.
Come see why our employees have voted us as a top workplace! view open positionsAre you a 3rd or 4th year veterinary student? Interested in spending a week or two at an animal poison control helpline? Check out Pet Poison Helpline®’s externship program. For contact info, email us at info@petpoisonhelpline.com (subject line: Externship).
Pet Poison Helpline® Externship Information Pet Poison Helpline® Externship Application learn more
Get guidelines by categories to help facilitate a timely evaluation in the case of accidental poisoning. This can serve as a worksheet to help gather and assess all the information you need to take in the history of a potentially poisoned pet.
learn moreOne common “error” we see among veterinarians is not knowing when not to induce emesis. Remember, if the patient is already symptomatic (i.e., ataxic, depressed, seizuring, etc.), emesis-induction is likely too late (but check with a poison control first, as sometimes gastric lavage is still recommended). When in doubt, check with Pet Poison Helpline® to make sure it’s warranted before you reach for that bottle of apomorphine.
learn more
