My Pet Ate Something Toxic — What to Do Now
Follow these steps in the first 5 minutes. This page works offline once the site is installed.
Call now
ASPCA Animal Poison Control: 1-888-426-4435 (fee may apply)
Pet Poison Helpline: 1-855-764-7661 (fee may apply, serves Canada)
Or call your regular vet or nearest 24-hour emergency clinic.
First 5 minutes
- Move your pet away from the substance and keep the packaging or a photo of the plant.
- Do NOT make your pet vomit unless a vet or poison hotline tells you to.
- Note what was eaten, roughly how much, and when.
- Call your vet, a 24-hour emergency clinic, or a pet poison hotline right now.
- If your pet is collapsing, seizing, or struggling to breathe — go straight to the nearest emergency clinic.