How Is ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Different?
We are dedicated to providing the most medically useful veterinary poison and drug information possible. Our staff veterinarians have a wide range of information specific to animal poisoning. They also have an extensive collection of individual cases—more than 850,000—involving pesticide, drug, plant, metal and other exposures in food-producing and companion animals. What About Human Poison Control Centers? The employees of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center are veterinary health professionals who have been trained in veterinary toxicology. Because of their background and training, center veterinarians are prepared to deal with the complexities of animal exposed to poisons. There are many differences between the various species, including an animal’s reaction to a specific chemical and response to therapy. The APCC is a member of the American Association of Poison Control Centers, and we do work closely with human centers to provide information on animal poisonings. Many human cent
