| Poison Hotlines |
ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center 1-888-4ANI-HELP or 1-888-426-4435 ($65.00 per case). The charge is billed to caller's credit card. Follow-up calls can be made for no additional charge by dialing 1-888-299-2973. There is no charge when the call involves a product covered by the Animal Product Safety Service. Pet Poison Helpline 24-hour service available throughout North America for pet owners and veterinary professionals who require assistance with treating a potentially poisoned pet. 1-800-213-6680 ($35.00 per incident). Staffed 24-hours a day. National Pesticide Telecommunications Network Toll free number (800-858-7378) Fax number (541-737-0761) E-Mail: nptn@ace.orst.edu <mailto:nptn@ace.orst.edu> Web site: nptn.orst.edu <http://nptn.orst.edu/> Service sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Oregon State University provides information about pesticide products and poisonings, toxicology, environmental chemistry, and other pesticide-related issues. To find the human poison control center nearest you go to: American Association of Poison Control Centers <http://www.aapcc.org/DNN/> 540-231-8038 Tuesday and Thursday between 6:00pm-9:00pm Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine students 866-266-8635 or 509-335-5704 Monday-Thursday between 6:30pm-9:00pm Saturday between 1:00pm-3:00pm Calls received after hours will be promptly returned on a collect basis. Web site: www.vetmed.wsu.edu/plhl/ <http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/plhl/> |
| Pet Loss Support Hotlines |
PET LOSS SUPPORT HOTLINES For many people, losing a pet may be one of the hardest and mournful experiences they will ever have. We know how the death of a beloved friend and companion can be heartbreaking. Talking to someone who understands your grief is a way to help the healing process begin. If you do not know of anyone to talk to, you may wish to call one of the pet loss hotlines listed below. Caring people there can listen and give support. They are only a phone call away. Chicago VMA veterinarians and staffs 630-325-1600 Call and leave a message at anytime. A volunteer will call back Monday-Friday between 7:00pm-9:00pm Colorado State University - Argus Institute counselors 970-297-4143 Monday-Friday between 9:00am-5:00pm Web site: www.argusinstitute.colostate.edu/grief.htm <http://www.argusinstitute.colostate.edu/grief.htm> Cornell University veterinary students 607-253-3932 Tuesday-Thursday between 6:00pm-9:00pm Web site: www.vet.cornell.edu/Org/PetLoss/ <http://www.vet.cornell.edu/Org/PetLoss/> University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine students 217-244-2273 (CARE) or 877-394-2273 (CARE) Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday between 7:00pm-9:00pm Web site: www.cvm.uiuc.edu/CARE/ <http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/CARE/> Michigan State University veterinary students 517-432-2696 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 6:30pm-9:30pm Summer Hours: Tuesday and Thursday between 6:30pm-9:30pm Web site: cvm.msu.edu/petloss/index.htm <http://cvm.msu.edu/petloss/index.htm> Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine students 614-292-1823 Monday-Friday between 6:30pm-9:30pm Saturday and Sunday between 10:00am-4:00pm E-Mail: petloss@osu.edu <mailto:petloss@osu.edu> Purdue University's Center for the Human-Animal Bond Web site: www.vet.purdue.edu/chab/bond.htm <http://www.vet.purdue.edu/chab/bond.htm> Tufts University veterinary students 508-839-7966 Monday-Friday between 6:00pm-9:00pm Web site: www.tufts.edu/vet/petloss/ <http://www.tufts.edu/vet/petloss/> Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine 540-231-8038 Tuesday and Thursday between 6:00pm-9:00pm Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine students 866-266-8635 or 509-335-5704 Monday-Thursday between 6:30pm-9:00pm Saturday between 1:00pm-3:00pm Calls received after hours will be promptly returned on a collect basis. Web site: www.vetmed.wsu.edu/plhl/ <http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/plhl/> |
| Pet first Aid |
