Pet Poisoning Treatment in Far North Central San Antonio, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Far North Central is a vet in San Antonio, TX, that treats dogs and cats who ate or swallowed something toxic. If you think your pet got into chocolate, grapes, pills or a toxic plant, call (726) 600-3009 and come in the same day. Fast care makes treatment simpler.

Should I go to a 24-hour hospital first?

Yes, if your pet is having a seizure, has collapsed, is breathing hard, or is shaking all over. Those signs need a 24-hour hospital now. The closest one to the clinic is BluePearl Pet Hospital Stone Oak, at 503 E Sonterra Blvd. Petfolk Far North Central is a primary and urgent care clinic, not an emergency hospital. If your pet seems normal but you know it ate something risky, the clinic can help today.

Call (726) 600-3009 or walk in. Same-day appointments are available.

What should I do in the first few minutes?

1. Move your pet away from the source, and pick up what's left.

2. Find the packaging, label or plant name. Take a photo if you can.

3. Call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661. A fee may apply. They'll give you a case number to share with the vet.

4. Don't make your pet vomit unless a vet or poison line tells you to. Some things do more damage coming back up.

5. Call the clinic and head over.

Common poisons in North San Antonio homes and yards

• Chocolate, especially dark chocolate and baking cocoa

• Grapes and raisins, even a few, for some dogs

• Human pills, such as pain relievers, ADHD medicine and antidepressants

• Sugar-free gum and candy that contain xylitol

• Lilies for cats. Even pollen or vase water can harm the kidneys.

• Rat and mouse bait

• Sago palms in the yard or in pots

The ASPCA lists the sago palm as toxic to both dogs and cats, and liver failure is among the possible effects. Every part is a risk, and the seeds most of all. If your dog chews one, come in even if they seem fine.

What happens at Petfolk Far North Central?

The vet asks what your pet ate, how much and when, then examines your pet. Depending on the poison and the timing, the vet will explain the treatment options and which tests would help. Across Petfolk, about 1 in 4 suspected poisoning visits includes blood work (27%), and 1 in 5 includes x-rays (20%) to look for swallowed objects (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026). Some cases need monitoring the clinic can't provide, and then the team will help you get to a 24-hour hospital.

Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic. A scared, nauseous pet is handled slowly and gently.

More common than you'd think

Across Petfolk, about 1 in 33 sick visits (3%) is for a pet that ate or swallowed something it shouldn't have, and dogs are behind about 3 in 4 of the suspected poisoning visits (77%) (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026). Puppies and young dogs that chew everything top the list.

What does poisoning treatment cost?

At Petfolk Far North Central, the cost depends on what your pet ate and what treatment it needs. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. PetfolkCare membership starts at $199 a year, and members can message a 24/7 care team by chat when they aren't sure what to do.

Pet-proofing after a scare

Keep pills in a closed cabinet, not a purse on the floor. Store baking chocolate up high, and keep the trash behind a door. For the yard, pick plants that are safe for pets. For pills that come from the clinic, see pet pharmacy and prescriptions in Far North Central.

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Far North Central is at 18206 Blanco Rd, Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78258.

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