Poison & Toxin Control

If your pet may have been exposed to a toxin, start with calm, simple first steps and call for help quickly.

First few minutes after an exposure

Move your pet away from the source. If something is on fur or paws, call for guidance before washing.

Do not guess treatment at home. Some actions can make things worse.

Take a photo of the label and ingredient list.
Estimate how much may have been eaten.
Note when it happened and if other pets were exposed too.

Call ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) or Pet Poison Helpline (855-764-7661). They can guide your next step and tell you if you should go to an ER now.

Highlights

Simple action order: move pet away, call, collect details, then go if told

Common risks: plants, human meds, cleaners, bait, and unsafe foods

Fast links to emergency and poison resources

Deep Dive

Use this page for quick action first, detailed reading second.

Common toxic plants and household dangers

Some common dangers include lilies (especially for cats), antifreeze, rodent bait, some mushrooms, and some garden products.

Human medicines like pain relievers, antidepressants, sleep aids, and cold medicine can be dangerous to pets.
Foods like grapes, raisins, xylitol products, alcohol, and high-caffeine items can cause serious illness.