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As much as we try to keep our pets safe, accidents happen. Curious noses sometimes find their way into trouble. But what do you do if your pet eats something toxic? At East Sacramento Veterinary Center, we know how distressing it is to realize your pet has eaten something potentially dangerous. Here’s what you need to know to handle pet poisoning situations calmly and effectively.

From the cupboards to the garage, there are many possible pet poisons that can be intriguing to a curious pet. Things we may think they would never investigate, they will. In fact, each year there are more than 180,000 pet poisonings. The effects of a pet poisoning can range from mild symptoms to critical, but even the mildest of toxicity is still frightening (and potentially expensive to treat).

March is national Pet Poison Prevention Awareness month and your friends at East Sacramento Veterinary Center want pet owners to be informed about pet poisonings and potential toxins. Through education, awareness, and vigilance, our hope is to decrease our beloved fur friends’ exposure to poisons.