Poisoning and Emergency

Remove your pet from the source of poison

• Do not try to make your pet vomit – NEVER give salt water
• Contact your veterinary surgeon for advice – do not delay seeking advice even if your pet is well

Your vet will ask for details of what has happened

• Collect the poison and take a sample with you if you are advised to take your pet to the practice
• Remember to protect yourself and others

General advice

If you have a pet, particularly a new puppy or kitten, look around your home and garden and think about what might interest an inquisitive animal. Potential hazards include:

• Medicines left lying around
• A bag on the floor–open or otherwise
• Easy access to food items e.g. chocolate, sweets, etc
• House plants and cut flowers
• Air freshening devices or pot pourri in an open bowl
• Dropped or spilt medicines
• Cigarettes or e-cigarettes(or their refills) lying around
• Containers of cleaners, decorating products (such as paint, white spirit or mastics) or garden chemicals, especially if open
• Edible or inedible items delivered through the post
• Loose batteries left lying around

If in doubt call us on:

Runnymede Hill: 01784 436367
Chobham Road: 01344 620504