What is the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center ?
For over 25 years, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has been the premier animal poison control center in North America . The center, an allied agency of the University of Illinois , is the only facility of its kind staffed by 25 veterinarians including 6 board-certified veterinary toxicologists and 10 certified veterinary technicians. Located in Urbana , Illinois , the specially trained staff provides assistance to pet owners and specific analysis and treatment recommendations to veterinarians pertaining to toxic chemicals and dangerous plants, products or substances 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In 2004, the center handled over 95,000 cases. In addition, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center provides extensive veterinary toxicology consulting on a wide array of subjects including legal cases, formulation issues, product liability, regulatory reporting and bio surveillance. What makes the ASPCA APCC different from other poison control centers? The professional veterinary staff
