It’s National Poison Prevention Month and Rollin’ Vets is here to provide you with the most current and up-to-date resources regarding toxic substances. Save these infographics so you can ensure your pet’s optimal safety and keep your worries at bay.
First and foremost, if you believe your pet has been poisoned, call the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center for any animal poison-related emergency, 24/7, 365 days a year: (888) 426-4435.
Dogs and cats can find trouble hiding anywhere, so it’s important to keep household toxins locked away and out of pets’ reach. The American Veterinary Medical Association says a quarter of all phone calls to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center are about medication-related poisonings.
essential oils harmful to dogs:
Cinnamon, Citrus (d-limonene), Pennyroyal, Peppermint, Pine, Sweet birch, Tea tree (melaleuca), Wintergreen, Ylang ylang, Anise, Clove, Thyme, Juniper,Yarrow, Garlic.
essential oils harmful to cats:
Wintergreen, Sweet birch, Citrus (d-limonene), Pine, Ylang ylang, Peppermint, Cinnamon, Pennyroyal, Clove, Eucalyptus, Tea tree (melaleuca), Thyme, Oregano, Lavender.
Being able to identify the sings of pet poisoning is important. If your pet is experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your veterinarian or ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center immediately.
If your pet ingests poison, make sure to observe the animal closely. To treat a poisoning successfully, it’s helpful to have a history of your pet’s symptoms, including when the symptoms were first noticed, and where the animal has been in the past few hours.