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Posted 12/18/97

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR POISON CONTROL

The National Animal Poison Control Center (NAPCC) is a non-profit , cost-recovery program at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801. The NAPCC has a wide range of information specific to animal poisoning, not only from plants, but from pesticides, drugs, medications, metals, cleaning products and other poisonous substances. If you suspect your pet has been poisoned, call your veterinary emergency clinic first! but, if you are having trouble getting assistance, or need more information, you can call NAPCC.

This is not a free call. Be ready to provide:

• Your name, address, and phone number.
• The substance(s) your pets have been exposed to, if known.
• Information concerning the exposure (quantity ingested, time since exposure, etc.)
• The species, breed, age, sex, weight and number of pets involved.
• The problem(s) your pets are experiencing.

Telephone numbers for the NAPCC are: 1-800-548-2423 ($30.00 per case, credit card only; free follow-up calls until problem is resolved.) OR 1-900-680-0000 ($20.00 for 5 minutes, $2.95 per minute thereafter.

PARTIAL LISTING OF POISONOUS PLANTS

The following is a partial listing of plants which may be harmful if eaten by dogs:

ANTIC, June 1996

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