Pet Poisoning Treatment in Nichols Hills, OK, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Nichols Hills is a vet in Nichols Hills, OK, that treats dogs and cats who ate or swallowed something harmful. Time matters: many poisons are easier to treat in the first hour or two, before the body absorbs them.

If your pet just ate something it shouldn't, call right away. Don't wait for signs.

Call (405) 251-8816 now, or walk in. Bring the package.

Where should I go if my pet ate something toxic?

Call Petfolk Nichols Hills at (405) 251-8816 first, or call a pet poison line. Go straight to a 24-hour hospital if your pet is having a seizure, can't stand, is struggling to breathe, or has collapsed. Petfolk Nichols Hills gives primary and urgent care and is not an emergency hospital. VEG Oklahoma City, a 24-hour animal hospital on Pawnee Dr off N Western Ave, sees walk-ins at any time.

Two poison lines can tell you how serious a substance is (a fee may apply):

• ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: (888) 426-4435

• Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661

What are common pet poisons at home?

• Chocolate, especially dark and baking chocolate

• Grapes and raisins, harmful to dogs in any amount

• Xylitol, a sweetener in sugar-free gum, candy and some peanut butters

• Human medicines, like ibuprofen, naproxen, acetaminophen and ADHD pills

• Lilies, very harmful to cats, even the pollen or vase water

• Rodent and snail bait

• Onions and garlic

• Marijuana edibles

• Antifreeze, which tastes sweet to pets

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 those visits (77%) (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026).

What will the vet do?

Treatment depends on what was eaten, how much, and when. At Petfolk Nichols Hills, it may include:

1. Steps to get the substance out or limit how much is absorbed, if it's safe and soon enough. Never make your pet vomit at home without a vet's direction.

2. Blood work to check the liver, kidneys and blood sugar. 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 (same dates).

3. Medicine to control vomiting, tremors or other signs.

4. Referral to a 24-hour hospital if your pet needs fluids and monitoring around the clock.

You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

What to bring

• The package, label or plant, or a photo of it

• Your best guess of how much and when

• Your pet's weight, if you know it

Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic. A scared, nauseous pet is handled slowly and gently at Petfolk Nichols Hills, with a family member close by when possible.

What does poisoning treatment cost?

A sick or urgent exam at Petfolk Nichols Hills starts at $135. Tests and treatment are added only after you agree to the estimate. PetfolkCare membership starts at $199 a year.

Poison-proofing your home

Keep purses and backpacks off the floor, since they often hold gum and pills. Store medicines in closed cabinets. Skip lilies in homes with cats. Keep holiday chocolate and baking supplies up high, and use pet-safe ice melt in winter. Lock up garage shelves that hold antifreeze, fertilizer and pest bait, and wipe up any spills right away. If you have guests, ask them to keep bags and medicines in a closed room.

Driving over from Nichols Hills

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Nichols Hills is at 1125 NW 63rd St Suite 1125 C, Oklahoma City, OK 73116, with parking on site. Call (405) 251-8816 from the car.

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