For animal emergencies, call The Animal Poison Control Center, a service of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, at 1-888-426-4435. Headquartered in Urbana, Illinois, the Center opened its phone lines in 1978. Today, the phones are staffed 24 hours a day, every day, by veterinary toxicologists.
Because the center receives no government or private funding, there's a $45 charge per case, though, at no extra charge, the Center will do as many follow-up calls as necessary in critical cases, and at the owner's request will contact their veterinarian directly. The Center also provides, by fax, specific treatment protocols and current literature citations when needed.
This time of year is its peak season, and Center Medical Director Dr. Knight says they're averaging about 275 calls each day, including "quite a few from New Hampshire. The Center also has a well-designed, easy-to-navigate website (
http://www.napcc.aspca.org/), which includes tips on preparing an emergency first aid kit for animals, and a page of tips for veterinarians.
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