First aid for dogs and cats
Poisoning
Eaten, licked or been exposed to something that might be poisonous.
When to go to a vet
Call a vet or the Animal PoisonLine now, even if your pet seems fine. Many poisons take hours to cause signs.
What to do
- Take whatever is left away from them, and keep other pets away.
- Keep the packet, wrapper or a sample of the plant, or take a photo.
- Work out roughly how much they ate and when.
- Call your vet or the Animal PoisonLine (01202 509 000, a charge applies).
- If it is on their skin or fur, wash it off with lukewarm water and washing-up liquid, unless a vet tells you not to.
Don't
- Don't try to make them sick with salt, mustard or anything else. It can be dangerous. Only a vet should do this.
- Don't wait to see if signs appear.
See also
Other first aid guides
First aid is not a substitute for a vet. If you're worried about your pet, call your vet.