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ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Hotline. As the premier animal poison control center in North America, the APCC is your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, make the call that can make all the difference: (888) 426-4435. |
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What To Do If Your Pet Is Poisoned. First of all don’t panic. Rapid response is important, but panicking can interfere with the process of helping your pet. Take 30 to 60 seconds to safely collect and have at hand any material involved. This may be of great benefit to your vet and/or APCC toxicologists, as they determine what poison or poisons are involved. In the event that you need to take your pet to a local veterinarian, be sure to take the product’s container with you. Also, collect in a sealable plastic bag any material your pet may have vomited or chewed....read more |
Heartworm Disease
Heartworm disease, as the name suggests, are worms that infect the heart! The dog is the most important host, but other mammals may also be susceptible eg: cats, ferrets,and sea-lions. The heartworm infection is transmitted dog-to-dog by infective mosquitoes which act as vectors for the disease. Heartworm can be the cause of serious illness due to damage to the heart and lungs and if left untreated, can even be fatal...read more
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