ASPCA Poisonous Plants
As our curious critters will ineveitably chew on plants both indoors & outdoors, use this quick reference to determine if a particular plant is poisonous. Visit www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants?ms=MP_PMK_GGPoisonControl&initialms=MP_PMK_GGPoisonControl&gclid=Cj0KCQiA54KfBhCKARIsAJzSrdp5sC1-E0bRMgl5CMV2h6FVwmfUN17ZiFXpmyI8uVmOGwvJccn5CPUaAk4FEALw_wcB to check the list.
Pet Poison Helpline
If you suspect that your pet has ingested something that could be harmful, don't hesitate to seek immediate veterinary advice. Pet Poison Helpline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call (800-213-6680). There is a nominal fee per incident.
Be sure to have the following information ready when calling:
Be sure to have the following information ready when calling:
- What your pet ingested and when
- How much your pet ingested (how many pills, what milligram strength they were, etc?)
- Pet's current weight
- Pet's known medical history, including any medications (prescriptions and supplements they are on).
CareCredit Payment Plans
We all love our pets and desire to provide the best care that they deserve. The CareCredit healthcare option helps you manage those unexpected expenses which may pop up.
To learn more about this third party payment plan visit here.
To learn more about this third party payment plan visit here.
Emergency Care
We know your pet is a special member of your family. We also know your pet relies on you for all their needs, especially in an emergency situation. Most of the emergency situations are emotionally upsetting for you as an owner. Therefore, we recommend that you record our emergency contact numbers with your other emergency contacts making a quicker and easier accessibility for the emergency care that your pet may require.
During the day time office hours:
For evening and other after hour emergencies:
Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency 1591 Winchester Road Suite 106, Lexington, KY (859) 549-3030
University of Tenn. College of Veterinary Medicine 2407 River Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996 (865) 974-8387
During the day time office hours:
- We are available by calling (270) 866-2207 and our staff will arrange for you to come in for the emergency evaluation.
For evening and other after hour emergencies:
- Contact Cumberland Animal Hospital at (270) 866-2207 for after hour emergency veterinary services.
Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency 1591 Winchester Road Suite 106, Lexington, KY (859) 549-3030
University of Tenn. College of Veterinary Medicine 2407 River Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996 (865) 974-8387