KEEP YOUR PET SAFE Pet-Proof your Home and Garden
VCA Bay Area Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Partners with your family veterinarian to provide urgent and emergency care when they are unavailable. Open 24/7
510-483-7387 14790 Washington Ave. San Leandro, CA 94578 www.VCABayAreaSpecialists.com
Post this card on your refrigerator or near the phone for quick emergency reference
Protect Your Pet From Hazards in the Home
Many common substances around your house and yard may be toxic to your pets. All cases of suspected poisonings should be seen by your family veterinarian or an emergency clinic as soon as possible. Whenever possible, bring the toxin’s packaging with you to the hospital. It may list the active ingredients or the concentration of the toxin. This information can help the veterinarian calculate the dose to which your pet may have been exposed.
Harmful Foods
Common Toxic Items
If you are unsure if a substance is toxic, there is a 24-hour National Animal Poison Control Center associated with the ASPCA. Their phone number is: 888-426-4435. Or you can visit them online at: www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications
for humans or pets (including Advil, Tylenol and Aleve) Insecticides (rodent bait, snail bait, mothballs) Parasite Control Products - improper use Automotive Fluids (anti-freeze, oil, gasoline) Recreational Drugs Tobacco Products Household Cleaners (detergents, disinfectants, bleach) Estrogen Creams - any direct contact Potpourri Compost, Cocoa Mulch and Garbage Plants / Flowers - for details visit the ASPCA website: www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants Chocolate, Gum and Candy Avocados and Wild Mushrooms Onions and Garlic Raw Yeast Dough Grapes and Raisins Salt Macadamia Nuts and Walnuts Alcohol, Coffee and Tea Leaves Milk and Eggs (undercooked or raw) Human Food (spoiled, fatty, raw, undercooked) Xylitol - a sweetener used in many sugar-free gums and mints
In the event of an emergency, always contact your family veterinarian first. If unavailable, see other side.