PETS, PLANTS AND POTENTIAL HAZARDS


The following information and list of toxic plants is reprinted with permission from the National Animal Poison Control Center (NAPCC), a non-profit, cost-recovery program at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois in Urbana, IL 61801.

The NAPCC also has information on other substances specific to animal poisoning, such as pesticides, drugs, medications, metals, and cleaning products. If you suspect your pet has been poisoned, you should call your veterinarian or you can call the NAPCC. The call to NAPCC is not a free call (see phone call charges below). You should be ready to provide to following information-

Your name, address and phone number.
 
The substance(s) your pet(s) have been exposed
    to, if known.
 
Information concerning the exposure (the amount of
   substance(s), the time since exposure, etc).
 
The species, breed, age, sex, weight and number of
    pets involved.
 
The problem(s) your pet(s) is experiencing.
Phone Numbers- 800-548.2423 ($30 per case, credit card only, free follow-up calls until problem is resolved)

900-680.0000 ($20 for 5min, $2.95 per min thereafter).  To see our list of Hazardous Plants, click here