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(1) ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center 24/7 Operation (888) 426-4435 You may be asked for a credit card to pay a $50 consultation fee if detailed information is needed. The site also maintains a list of toxic plants, as well as a list of non-toxic plants. Mission Statement
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is dedicated to helping animals exposed to potentially hazardous substances by providing 24-hour veterinary diagnostic and treatment recommendations. The center is committed to protecting and improving the lives of animals through toxicology educational programs and non-traditional research. Resources
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has specially trained veterinary toxicologists on-duty around the clock. They have available an extensive collection of scientific journals and books as well as sophisticated databases available nowhere else. The center's clinical experiences from the past 10 years can be rapidly reviewed for diagnostic and treatment insight. #2 American Veterinary Medical Association http://www.avma.org/pubhlth/poisgde.asp They run a direct link to SPCA web site, above. Until March, 2004, the AVMA maintained a list of toxic plants and common household substances. To date, that page is "down" and is supposedly being updated: ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center — 888-4ANI-HELP (888-426-4435) HELP IS AVAILABLE
Fee is $45 per case; credit cards only; no extra charge for follow-up calls. 1-900-443-0000 — The charge is billed directly to caller's phone. Follow-up calls can be made for no additional charge by dialing 888-426-4435. There is no charge when the call involves a product covered by the Animal Product Safety Service.
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