If you suspect that your pet has ingested something poisonous, you should first consult your veterinarian or local veterinary emergency center. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is an excellent resource and can be reached 24 hours a day at 888-4ANI-HELP (888-426-4435). If you have general concerns that something in your pet's environment is impacting his or her health or well-being, please consult with your veterinarian. You may also want to check on the toxicity of certain house and outdoor plants before landscaping.

Inducing vomiting

If you just saw your pet ingesting something toxic, you may be tempted to try and induce vomiting. But because serious complications can arise, NEVER induce vomiting unless specifically instructed to do so by your veterinarian or by Animal Poison Control. Your dog may suffer further injury to his digestive tract or worse. It can be particularly dangerous in the following circumstances:

• Your dog is in a stupor or breathing with difficulty.
• He is unconscious or having convulsions.
• If what was swallowed was some sort of cleaning, chemical, or petroleum product.
• If your dog has swallowed a sharp object
• If the label on what was swallowed instructs you to not induce vomiting.

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