Pet Poisoning Treatment in Lake Mary, FL, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Lake Mary is a vet in Lake Mary, FL, that treats dogs and cats who ate, licked or chewed something toxic. With poisoning, minutes count. Many toxins can be removed or blocked if care starts early, before the pet shows signs.

Think your pet ate something toxic? Call (689) 400-8901 and come in.

Is this a job for a 24-hour hospital?

Head straight to a 24-hour emergency hospital if your pet is having seizures or tremors, can't stand, is breathing hard, has collapsed, or has gums that look brick red, pale or blue. The nearest one that never closes is Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), 1490 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park. Call them on the way if you can.

If your pet seems normal right now, don't wait for signs. Call the clinic and come in.

What should I do first?

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

2. Don't make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to. Some things do more harm coming back up.

3. Grab the package, the pill bottle or a photo of the plant. Note roughly how much is missing and when.

4. Call. Call Petfolk Lake Mary at (689) 400-8901. You can also call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661. Both charge a fee and can give the vet a case number.

What are the most common pet poisons in Lake Mary?

• Cane toads (bufo toads). Florida wildlife officials warn that the toxin can kill a pet in as little as 15 minutes without treatment. Watch for frantic or confused behavior, brick-red gums, foaming at the mouth or seizures. Rinse the mouth with a hose for 10 minutes, pointing the water forward and out, not down the throat. Wipe the gums and tongue with a towel, then get to a vet.

• Human medicine, like pain relievers, ADHD drugs, antidepressants and blood pressure pills.

• Foods such as chocolate, grapes and raisins, xylitol (in some gum, peanut butter and candy), onions and garlic.

• Rat and mouse bait, and bug or lawn products.

• Plants, especially lilies for cats. Even pollen or vase water can harm a cat's kidneys.

Rushed my cat Toby in cause he got a hold of some medication and they immediately took care of my sweet boy.

Crystal S., Google review

How does the vet treat a poisoned pet?

It depends on what was eaten and when. The vet may make your pet vomit safely, give activated charcoal to soak up some toxins, give an antidote if there is one, and start medicine to protect the stomach, liver or kidneys. 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). Dogs are behind about 3 in 4 of those visits (77%).

If your pet needs fluids and watching through the night, the vet will help you move to a 24-hour hospital and send the records along. Fear Free handling keeps a scared pet as calm as the situation allows.

Toad-proof your evenings

Florida wildlife officials advise two simple habits: watch your pets when they are outside at night, and bring food and water bowls inside after dark. Walk your dog on a leash in the evening, and turn on the porch light to check the yard first. Keep pills, gum and purses up high, where a curious nose can't reach.

What poisoning care costs

A sick or urgent exam at Petfolk Lake Mary starts at $135. 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.

Getting here fast

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Lake Mary is at 222 Wheelhouse Ln, #1110, Lake Mary, FL 32746, off I-4 with free parking. It is open weekends, and walk-ins are welcome. For a swallowed object, see vomiting and diarrhea treatment in Lake Mary too.

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