The ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center, 1-888-426-4435,  is a unique emergency hotline with 24/7 telephone assistance to pet owners and veterinarians. A $55 fee applies to owners and veterinarians alike. Center veterinarians obtain relevant information, assess the extent of the problem, review how to prevent continued exposure, recommend diagnostics and specific treatments, discuss predicted outcome, and do follow-up calls.

The Center is staffed by veterinarians wtih advanced training in toxicology and with access to a sophisticated species-specific database. Species differeneces are real! Rogaine grows hair on human heads, yet a drop licked up can kill a cat. Chocolate is delectable to people, and toxic to dogs and cats.

The National Animal Poison Control Center has instant access to specialized information and the experience                  of more than a half million cases. Human poison control centers are not equally informed about your pet's emergency needs. Most NAPCC calls relate to toxic chemicals, dangerous plants, and owner medications the pet ingested.