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Pet poison hotlines and what to tell them
Quick answer ASPCA Poison Control:
(888) 426-4435 , 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; a consultation fee may apply. Pet Poison Helpline:
(855) 764-7661 , 24/7; its site lists a $99 incident fee. Call your veterinarian or an emergency clinic too, especially if your pet has symptoms.
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Have a plan before the emergency PawLine gives calm triage and first-aid steps, helps you find nearby vet clinics, and keeps your pet’s profile and notes ready to share. Be ready before it is an emergency. Free to download. Try it free, no payment info needed, then decide after the trial. What is PawLine? An AI-powered pet health app whose answers draw on published veterinary research, including sources like PubMed. Ask health questions any hour, get emergency triage and first-aid steps, set medication reminders, keep a profile and daily notes for each pet and email them to your vet, and find nearby vets. Try it free for 30 days with no payment info needed; after the trial, continued access is an in-app purchase (weekly or yearly). Guidance only, not a diagnosis.
Published Oct 19, 2026 · Updated Oct 19, 2026 · By the Editorial team. General education, not veterinary advice and not yet individually reviewed by a licensed veterinarian. About and sources
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Pet’s species, breed, age and weight What was eaten or touched, how much and when (keep the package or a photo) Any symptoms now Current medications Have a plan before the emergency PawLine gives calm triage and first-aid steps, helps you find nearby vet clinics, and keeps your pet’s profile and notes ready to share.
Emergency triage Helps you judge whether your pet needs urgent veterinary care, with step-by-step first aid while you get to the vet. Nearby vets and pet places Find vet clinics, dog parks, groomers and pet shops, and save favorites. Complete pet profiles Breed, age, weight, health conditions and photos for each pet, so advice fits that animal. Be ready before it is an emergency. Free to download. Try it free, no payment info needed, then decide after the trial.
What is PawLine? An AI-powered pet health app whose answers draw on published veterinary research, including sources like PubMed: instant health answers, emergency triage with first-aid steps, medication reminders, pet profiles and daily notes you can email to your vet, and nearby vet search. The 30-day free trial needs no payment info; after it, continued access is an in-app purchase, weekly or yearly (see the store listing). PawLine gives guidance and information, not a diagnosis. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for medical decisions.
The two services
Service Number Notes ASPCA Poison Control (888) 426-4435 24/7, 365 days; consultation fee may apply; staffed by veterinary toxicology experts per the ASPCA site Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661 24/7; $99 incident fee listed on its site (as of the page we checked)
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New England seasonal hazards
Winter: antifreeze and ice melts. The ASPCA says antifreeze is lethal to dogs and cats and to clean up spills. Year-round: human medications, chocolate, xylitol, plants. See the ASPCA plant and food lists. Fall: mushrooms (ASPCA has published a mushroom toxicosis article). Have a plan before the emergency PawLine gives calm triage and first-aid steps, helps you find nearby vet clinics, and keeps your pet’s profile and notes ready to share.
Emergency triage Helps you judge whether your pet needs urgent veterinary care, with step-by-step first aid while you get to the vet. Nearby vets and pet places Find vet clinics, dog parks, groomers and pet shops, and save favorites. Complete pet profiles Breed, age, weight, health conditions and photos for each pet, so advice fits that animal. Be ready before it is an emergency. Free to download. Try it free, no payment info needed, then decide after the trial.
What is PawLine? An AI-powered pet health app whose answers draw on published veterinary research, including sources like PubMed: instant health answers, emergency triage with first-aid steps, medication reminders, pet profiles and daily notes you can email to your vet, and nearby vet search. The 30-day free trial needs no payment info; after it, continued access is an in-app purchase, weekly or yearly (see the store listing). PawLine gives guidance and information, not a diagnosis. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for medical decisions.
Do not
Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison expert tells you to. Do not wait for symptoms. Many poisonings show signs hours later. Frequently asked questions Is there a fee to call pet poison control? ASPCA says a consultation fee may apply. Pet Poison Helpline’s site lists a $99 incident fee. Check the services for current fees.
Have a plan before the emergency PawLine gives calm triage and first-aid steps, helps you find nearby vet clinics, and keeps your pet’s profile and notes ready to share.
Emergency triage Helps you judge whether your pet needs urgent veterinary care, with step-by-step first aid while you get to the vet. Nearby vets and pet places Find vet clinics, dog parks, groomers and pet shops, and save favorites. Complete pet profiles Breed, age, weight, health conditions and photos for each pet, so advice fits that animal. Daily health notes Write down symptoms and observations, then share the records with your vet by email. Instant health answers Ask about a symptom, diet or behavior question and get a research-backed answer, day or night. Medication reminders Set medication schedules for every pet, get push notifications, and track dosing history. Many species Dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, reptiles, small pets, and livestock such as horses, goats, sheep, cows and chickens. Birthday reminders A reminder before each birthday with breed facts. Be ready before it is an emergency. Free to download. Try it free, no payment info needed, then decide after the trial.
What is PawLine? An AI-powered pet health app whose answers draw on published veterinary research, including sources like PubMed: instant health answers, emergency triage with first-aid steps, medication reminders, pet profiles and daily notes you can email to your vet, and nearby vet search. The 30-day free trial needs no payment info; after it, continued access is an in-app purchase, weekly or yearly (see the store listing). PawLine gives guidance and information, not a diagnosis. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for medical decisions.
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