Call now
If you think your dog ate something harmful, don't wait for signs. The AVMA says time is critical. Call your veterinarian or an emergency animal hospital, or one of these 24/7 animal poison lines:
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: (888) 426-4435. The ASPCA says a consultation fee may apply.
- Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661. Its site lists a $99 fee per incident that includes follow-up calls (checked October 22, 2026).
Have this ready
- The package, wrapper or label, or a photo of it
- What your dog ate, how much and about when
- Your dog's breed, age and weight, and any health problems or medicines
- Any signs you've noticed so far
- Your veterinarian's phone number
The AVMA asks owners to be ready with the pet's breed, age, weight and any signs, and to keep the product container handy.
What not to do
Don't try home remedies unless your veterinarian or the poison line tells you to. Pet Poison Helpline warns that salt should never be used to make a pet vomit.
The usual suspects in a baking kitchen
- Xylitol (birch sugar) in sugar-free baking
- Chocolate and cocoa powder
- Raw yeast dough
- Grapes, raisins and currants
- Macadamia nuts
- Alcohol, including extracts
- Salt dough ornaments