Pet & Animal Poisoning
Pet and animal poisoning: animal poison lines are separate from human poison centers and some charge a fee. ASPCA and Pet Poison Helpline numbers and what is not covered here.
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If your pet has collapsed, is having seizures or struggling to breathe, go to the nearest emergency veterinarian now. Animal poison lines are separate from human poison centers.
Animal poison lines (United States)
| Service | Number | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center | (888) 426-4435 | A consultation fee may apply. [1] |
| Pet Poison Helpline | (855) 764-7661 | The site states an incident fee applies. [2] |
Natural products and pets
Essential oils, some plants and foods can be dangerous to pets. For example, Pet Poison Helpline has a page on tea tree oil. [3] The ASPCA keeps a list of toxic and non-toxic plants for animals. [4] See Essential oil safety.Human and animal advice are not interchangeable
Do not give a pet a human first-aid step, such as making it vomit, unless a veterinary professional tells you to. Our sources describe human first aid only. Proper evidence for animal first aid was not reviewed here.Outside the US
We could not verify veterinary poison lines outside the United States. Ask your local veterinarian for the number before you need it.References
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Animal Poison Control. Hotline (888) 426-4435; a consultation fee may apply. Read 2026-10-22.
- Pet Poison Helpline. 24/7 Animal Poison Control Center. Hotline (855) 764-7661; the site states an incident fee applies.
- Pet Poison Helpline. Tea Tree Oil. Veterinary toxicology information; the page says it is not veterinary advice.
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants. Read 2026-10-22.
Education, not medical advice. This page is for general information. It does not diagnose or treat any condition and is not a substitute for care from a qualified health professional. Natural does not automatically mean safe. Ask a clinician or pharmacist before changing your care, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a health condition.