What makes the ASPCA APCC different from other poison control centers?
The professional veterinary staff of the ASPCA APCC are familiar with how different species respond to poisons and how to properly manage these poisonings. At their fingertips, they 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. This specialized information lets the experienced ASPCA APCC staff make specific diagnostic and treatment recommendations. What is the cost of this service? The charge is $50 per case. The charge can be billed to the caller’s VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. The ASPCA APCC will do as many follow-up calls as necessary in critical cases, and at an owner’s request, will consult with their veterinarian. There is not a charge when the call involves a corporate partner’s product. Currently there are several animal health and agrochemical companies that subsc
There are only a few animal poison controls out there, and unfortunately because they don’t receive any state or federal funding, they do require a per-incident fee vs. human poison controls (which are federal funded). That said, an alternative is PET POISON HELPLINE, a similar 24/7 animal poison control located out of Minneapolis, MN. It’s more cost-effective at $35/case (vs. ASPCA’s $60/case). Hope that helps!
Dr. Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC
Author of "It’s a Dog’s Life… but It’s Your Carpet" and "It’s a Cat’s World… You Just Live In It."
www.drjustinelee.com
