What do I do if my cat swallows poison?

What do I do if my cat swallows poison?

Bernadine D. Cruz. DVM (Companion Animal Medicine Expert, Laguna Hills Animal Hospital ) gives expert video advice on: What are the warning signs that my cat needs to see a vet?; What is the best way to transport my injured cat to the vet?; What do I do if my cat swallows poison? and more...

Kitties are usually more fastidious than dogs on eating things. But there are certain house plants that you may have--lillies, ivy- these things can be toxic and a cat just thinks this is fun and starts to chew on it. So if you know that your pet has swallowed some type of poison, the best idea is to get your pet into your veterinarian, get into the emergency clinic as soon as you can and take the offending substance with you- the bottle with you, the plant with you- so the veterinarian can see what it was.If you can't make it there right away, have by your phone the number for the animal poison control center. Great number to have.