I received a comment and e-mail from another pet poison hotline after I published my article about lilies being poisonous to cats. This is in part what they said:
I wanted to make you aware of another important resource out there also – Pet Poison Helpline is an additional Animal Poison Control Center, and it’s one of the most cost-effective animal poison ($35/case vs. ASPCA’s new $60/case) controls out there nowadays. Unfortunately, because animal poison controls are not federal- or state-funded, there is a fee to allow the service to be run 24-7. We provide a similar service, but have the added benefit of veterinary specialists (in internal medicine and emergency and critical care) as part of our staff. You can always call 1-800-213-6680 if you ever have a problem. Thanks for spreading the word!
Dr. Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC
Associate Director of Veterinary Services
www.petpoisonhelpline.com
I have put up a link under the friends section in the sidebar so if you need this service (I hope you do not) you can find the number quickly. I would suggest you copy down the number and keep it close at hand with the rest of your emergency numbers. You can also read more about Dr. Lee and her books about dogs and cats here.
