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IF YOU ARE HAVING AN EMERGENCY RIGHT NOW PLEASE CALL YOUR VETERINARIAN, AN EMERGENCY VET OR THE PET POISON HELP LINE at 800-213-6680. [Helpful Links: Signs of Toxic Reaction, What to Do If Your Pet is Having a Reaction]
The number you call on the back on the box of the product you used gets you to the maanufacturer or their affiliate. They are required by law to report all adverse reactions to the EPA, however under-reporting or not reporting is an issue. Be sure that they ask you to give them what you used, the EPA and lot number from the package and that they take contact information from you. ASK FOR A CASE NUMBER. Demand it, because they will usually dismiss you and not give you one. Do NOT stop at reporting just to the manufacturer. Report to the other places below as well so you know your experience will be included in all reviews and statistics. It helps us make a case to restrict the use of some of these products or to have them banned for pet use.
Contact the manufacturer using the number on the package or this list of manufacturer contact numbers.
OTHER IMMEDIATE SOURCES FOR HELP
Pet Poison Helpline: Staffed by veterinarians and toxicologists, they can help you by giving instructions and coordinating with your vet. There is a $30 charge for this. Website Phone: 800-213-6680
Human Poison Control Centers also will help with animal issues. To find one near you visit the following resources:
American Association of Poison Control Centers
AAPCC Certified Poison Centers
Animal Poison Hotline – a joint service provided by North Shore Animal League America (NSAL) and PROSAR International Animal Poison Center (IAPC).
- 1-888-232-8870 ($35.00 per incident). The charge is billed to caller's credit card only. Staffed 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
- 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.
The Humane Society of the United States Companion Animals Department: Flea Products 2100 L St. NW Washington, D.C. 20037



