emergencies
Toxicology Information, websites and resources
ANIMAL POISON CONTROL CENTER, (888) 426-4435, is the 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, call them and your vet immediately.
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CLICK HERE for the ASPCA’s ANIMAL POISON CONROL CENTER’s website. Bookmark this site because it is packed with information that you should know if you live with any animals. You will learn about the things in your home and yard that are poisonous to animals, such as common foods, plants and common household products.
Did you know that you should never feed your dog
Read more about dangers for dogs and sign up for the ASPCA's newsletter. This newsletter will keep you up to date about things to be concerned about for your pets during the year, such as specific summer and winter dangers and the dangers at Halloween time and Holiday time.
CPR for Dogs Knowing what to do in an emergency could save your pet. Here are a few books on First Aid for dogs that you might want to read. Check our bookstore for more books on healthcare for dogs.
First Aid for Dogs: What to do When Emergencies Happen
Field Guide: Dog First Aid Emergency Care for the Hunting, Working, and Outdoor Dog (Field Guide)
CLICK HERE to print Save a Life: Learn Animal CPR by Lori H. Feldman, DVM and Henry J. Feldman, M.D. This is a two page tutorial of how to give CPR to your dog. Print this article for your fridge, and ask your vet to demonstrate how to do this with your dog. Contact your local health department to see if they run courses in animal CPR and sign up.
Leerburg.com has a wonderful CD for sale entitled, Save Your Dog's Life, it's a must have CD and a great gift.
HEMOPET Animal Blood Bank and HEMOLIFE Animal Laboratory Diagnostics HEMOPET is a full-service blood bank that provides state-of-the-art blood components and supplies for transfusions to veterinary clinics, and HEMOLIFE provides diagnostic laboratory work and expert result interpretation. If your dog reguires blood transfusions, blood products, or blood testing, you and your vet can contact HEMOPET 24 hours a day 7 days a week at:
e mail: hemopet@hotmail.com
World renowned vaccine research scientist and practicing veterinarian, W. Jean Dodds DVM is the Founder and President of both HEMOPET and HEMOLIFE. Dr. Dodds is an internationally recognized authority on thyroid issues in dogs and blood diseases in animals. HEMOPET serves over 2000 veterinary clinics nationwide and in Canada. HEMOPET is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization: Fed. ID #95-4063237.
HEMOPET's facility houses a colony of healthy, canine donors of universal blood type (DEA 4). They are all rescued Greyhounds that receive 24-hour a day veterinary care and are put up for adoption after their donating career is over. Visit HEMOPET if you want to adopt a retired Greyhound.