Veterinary Directory & Emergency Contacts
National poison hotlines, 24/7 emergency clinics, and clear guidance on when to act immediately and when to monitor at home.
National poison hotlines
Available around the clock. Call before an emergency strikes so you know who to turn to.
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
A consultation fee may apply. The most widely cited animal poison control resource in North America.
Pet Poison Helpline
Per-incident fee. Staffed by board-certified veterinary toxicologists and pharmacists.
Global Veterinary Directory
Search thousands of real veterinary clinics worldwide by name, city or country.
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Go now or monitor at home
When in doubt, call a hotline first. These are general guidelines — a veterinarian's advice always takes priority.
Go to emergency care now
- Seizures, tremors or muscle twitching
- Difficulty breathing, gasping or blue gums
- Collapse or sudden inability to stand
- Uncontrolled vomiting or bloody diarrhea
- Suspected ingestion of a known toxin (chocolate, xylitol, grapes, etc.)
- Pale, white or yellowish gums
- Extreme lethargy or unresponsiveness
- Swollen or bloated abdomen
Monitoring at home may be safe
- A single instance of mild vomiting with no other symptoms
- Brief, self-resolving diarrhea after a food change
- A small amount of a low-risk food eaten (e.g. a bite of apple)
- Mild skin irritation without swelling
- Mild lethargy lasting under an hour after minor stress
Tips for a pet emergency
Small, quick actions can make a significant difference to the outcome.
Call first, then drive
Before rushing to the emergency clinic, call a poison hotline. Toxicologists can confirm the severity, advise on safe at-home monitoring, and alert the clinic in advance so they are ready when you arrive.
Bring the label or the food
If your pet ate a packaged product, bring the packaging. For a plant or food, take a photo. Exact ingredients help the veterinarian calculate dose and risk faster.
With poisons, time matters
Many toxic compounds are best treated within the first 1–2 hours. Do not wait to see whether symptoms appear — preventive treatment is almost always safer.
Never induce vomiting without guidance
Vomiting can make some poisonings worse (e.g. corrosives, petroleum products). Always ask a veterinarian or poison control center first.
Find a local emergency clinic
National directories and major emergency clinic networks that are open nights, weekends and holidays.
Find a 24-hour emergency clinic
Search for "emergency vet near me" or visit the Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society directory at veccs.org to find VECCS-certified emergency facilities in your area.
veccs.orgVCA emergency hospitals
VCA operates 24/7 emergency animal hospitals across the US and Canada. Use their hospital finder to locate the nearest location.
vcahospitals.comBluePearl Pet Hospital
BluePearl runs specialty and emergency hospitals in major metro areas. Their clinics are open nights, weekends and holidays.
bluepearlvet.comPrevention is the best protection
Knowing which foods are safe before your pet gets to them is the first line of defense. Browse our complete toxicity database, reviewed by veterinary toxicologists.