Animal Poison by ASPCA 2.2.3

Did your pet consume chocolate? A poisonous plant? Your medication? There are potential pet poisoning concerns all around us—in our homes, yards, barns, and fields. Pets are often put at risk due to their natural curiosity. If you suspect your pet has ingested a potentially toxic substance, it is recommended to reach out to your local veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888.426.4435.

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center’s (APCC) free mobile app is designed to aid owners in identifying over 300 potential everyday hazards when it comes to dogs, cats, horses, and birds. It furnishes essential information on the severity of the issue and critical next steps required.

The app is sourced from the expert veterinary team at the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center, which has handled over 2.5 million cases involving pets exposed to potentially toxic substances.

Animal Poison App Features:

• A searchable database containing hundreds of different substances such as household hazards, medications, warm weather toxins, and cold weather toxins commonly found in or around an animal’s environment.
• Details for each toxin include scientific names, common names, sample images, the seriousness of exposure, and potential symptoms relevant to dogs, cats, horses, and birds at risk.
• Color-coding within the app helps in pinpointing the most concerning toxins.
• Features such as chocolate and rodenticide poison calculators.
• One-touch speed-dialing directly to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.
• Access to app information online and offline.
• Links to additional APCC online resources.
• Information on APCC podcasts, speaking engagements, and other upcoming events.

Please be advised that while the app's information is comprehensive, it may not cover all possible toxins but rather focuses on the most commonly encountered ones.

If you have any questions or encounter difficulties downloading the app, feel free to contact our Client Services department at clientservices@aspca.org or submit your queries through the Feedback tab within the app.