{"id":577,"date":"2012-05-04T12:55:48","date_gmt":"2012-05-04T20:55:48","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=577"},"modified":"2014-01-13T20:54:24","modified_gmt":"2014-01-13T20:54:24","slug":"what-to-do-if-your-pet-is-poisoned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleartheair.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-pet-is-poisoned","title":{"rendered":"What To Do If Your Pet Is Poisoned"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>If your pet gets poisoned, it is important not to panic and stay calm.<\/h2>\n<h3>Clear the Air has found some helpful information provided by the ASPCA on what to do if your pet has been poisoned.<\/h3>\n<p>Please read below:<\/p>\n<p>Take 30 to 60 seconds to safely collect and have at hand any material  involved. This may be of great benefit to your vet as they determine what <em><strong>poison <\/strong><\/em>or <em><strong>poisons <\/strong><\/em>are involved. In  the event that you need to take your pet to a local veterinarian, be  sure to take the product&#8217;s container with you. Also, collect in a  sealable plastic bag any material your pet may have vomited or chewed.<\/p>\n<p>If you witness your pet consuming material that you suspect might be  toxic, do not hesitate to seek emergency assistance, even if you do not  notice any adverse effects. Sometimes, even if poisoned, an animal may  appear normal for several hours or for days after the incident.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The telephone number is (888) 426-4435. There is a $65 consultation fee for this service.<\/p>\n<p>Be ready with the following information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The species, breed, age, sex, weight and number of animals involved.<\/li>\n<li>The animal&#8217;s symptoms.<\/li>\n<li>Information regarding the exposure, including the agent (if  known), the amount of the agent involved and the time elapsed since the  time of exposure.<\/li>\n<li>Have the product container\/packaging available for reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note: If your animal is having seizures, losing consciousness,  is unconscious or is having difficulty breathing, telephone ahead and  bring your pet immediately to your local veterinarian or emergency  veterinary clinic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Be Prepared<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keep the telephone number of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center<strong>\u2014<\/strong>(888) 426-4435\u2014as well as that of your local veterinarian, in a prominent location.<\/p>\n<p>Invest in an emergency first-aid kit for your pet. The kit should contain:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A\u00a0fresh bottle of hydrogen peroxide, 3 percent USP (to induce vomiting)<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0turkey baster, bulb syringe or large medicine syringe (to administer peroxide)<\/li>\n<li>Saline eye solution<\/li>\n<li>Artificial tear gel (to lubricate eyes after flushing)<\/li>\n<li>Mild grease-cutting dish washing liquid (for bathing an animal after skin contamination)<\/li>\n<li>Forceps (to remove stingers)<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0muzzle (to protect against fear- or excitement-induced biting)<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0can of your pet&#8217;s favorite wet food<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0pet carrier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Always consult a veterinarian or the APCC for directions on how and when to use any emergency first-aid item.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your pet gets poisoned, it is important not to panic and stay calm. Clear the Air has found some helpful information provided by the ASPCA on what to do if your pet has been poisoned. Please read below: Take 30 to 60 seconds to safely collect and have at hand any material involved. 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