Animal Poison Control
Shreveport

If you suspect that your pet has ingested any type of toxic substance, you will need to seek help immediately.

If your pet ingests something harmful, don’t hesitate to contact our animal emergency clinic for animal poison control in Shreveport for immediate assistance. If you bring your pet to our clinic for treatment, please bring any packaging or labeling for the substance ingested. The specific ingredients are very important regarding which treatment is to be administered.

If you are not sure if a substance is toxic to your pet, you may call Animal Poison Control at 1-888-426-4435 or visit online at Animal Poison Control.

Symptoms of Toxins

While we can’t diagnose your pet’s condition over the phone nor prescribe medications or give dosages, we can give you some information about what constitutes an emergency that may be helpful.

Any of the items listed can be toxic and potentially fatal if ingested by your pet:

  • XYLITOL (SWEETENER)
    Weakness, lethargy, collapse, tremoring, seizures, jaundice, black-tarry stool.

  • CHOCOLATE/COFFEE
    Hyperactivity, restlessness, elevated heart rate, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, elevated temperature.

  • GRAPES/RAISINS
    Can cause kidney failure.

  • ONIONS/GARLIC
    Drooling, nausea, oral irritation, pale gums, vomiting, elevated heart rate and respiratory rate.

  • HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS
    Many household and yard chemicals and pesticides are toxic to pets. Contact Animal Poison Control or seek immediate veterinary care if ingestion is suspected.

  • PLANTS
    Sago palm, lilies, oleander and many others. For a complete list visit ASPCA.org.

  • RAT POISON
    If your dog or cat ingests mouse or rat poison, call your veterinarian or animal poison control immediately.

  • ANTI-FREEZE
    Seek immediate veterinary care if you see or suspect your pet has ingested antifreeze. Staggering may be an initial sign.

  • IBUPROFEN
    Bloody vomit or diarrhea, black tarry stool, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, seizures.

  • ACETAMINOPHEN
    Swelling of the face/paws, difficulty breathing, brown/blue gums, vomiting, black-tarry stool.

  • HUMAN MEDICATIONS
    Many prescription and non-prescription medications can be toxic to pets. If ingestion is seen or suspected seek veterinary care immediately or call animal poison control.

  • COLD MEDICINE
    Tremors, hyperthermia, cardiac problems, seizures, vomiting, increased or decreased urination.

Have an Emergency?

We’re here to help. Contact us to discuss options for your pet.