Pet Poisoning Treatment in Peachtree Corners, GA, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Peachtree Corners is a vet in Peachtree Corners, GA, that treats dogs and cats who ate something toxic, the same day. Time matters with poisoning. Many toxins can be removed or blocked if the pet is seen soon after eating them.

If your pet just ate something it shouldn't have, start with the steps below.

Call (770) 637-0032 now, or walk in.

What should I do right now?

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

2. Keep the wrapper, bottle, plant or a photo of it. Note how much is missing and when.

3. Call Petfolk Peachtree Corners at (770) 637-0032, or an animal poison control line: ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661. A fee may apply.

4. Don't make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.

Go straight to a 24-hour emergency hospital, such as Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Brookhaven, if your pet is having a seizure, collapsing, struggling to breathe, or can't stay awake.

Which foods and household items are toxic to pets?

The most common ones in homes around Peachtree Corners:

• Chocolate, especially dark and baking chocolate

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

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

• Onions and garlic, including in gravy and stuffing

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

• Rat and mouse bait, and slug or snail bait

• Lilies, which harm a cat's kidneys, even from pollen or the vase water

• Antifreeze and lawn or garden chemicals

With Thanksgiving coming, watch the table and the trash. Turkey bones, fatty skin, onion-heavy dishes and desserts can upset or injure a dog's gut.

Why shouldn't I make my pet vomit at home?

Vomiting can make some poisons worse. Bleach, drain cleaner and batteries burn twice, going down and coming back up. Sharp objects can tear the throat. A pet that is drowsy can breathe vomit into the lungs. Salt and hydrogen peroxide can also cause their own harm. Let the vet decide; when it is the right step, the vet uses a safe medicine that works within minutes.

What happens at the visit?

The vet examines your pet and, if it is safe and soon enough, may give a medicine that makes your pet vomit. The vet may also give something to bind what's left in the gut. Blood work shows whether the liver or kidneys are affected, and an x-ray can find a swallowed object. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. A sick or urgent exam starts at $135. Fear Free handling keeps a frightened pet as calm as possible.

If your pet needs care through the night, the team will help you move to a 24-hour hospital and send the records.

A common visit

Across Petfolk, about 1 in 33 sick visits (3%) between Oct 1, 2025 and Sep 30, 2026 was for a pet that ate or swallowed something it shouldn't have. Dogs were behind about 3 in 4 of those suspected poisoning visits (77%). Curious puppies and food-loving labs lead the list, but cats get into lilies, string and medicines too.

Keep it from happening

Store pills in closed cabinets, not in purses or on nightstands. Keep gum and candy out of coat pockets. Put trash cans behind a door during holiday cooking. Ask guests not to feed your dog from the table. Save both poison line numbers in your phone today. Homes where someone takes a daily pill carry the most risk, because a dropped tablet is gone in a second, so pick up any dropped pill right away.

Come in now

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Peachtree Corners is at 5175 Peachtree Pkwy, Suite 1300-B, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, near Holcomb Bridge Road. Bring the package with you. For a pet who is now vomiting, see vomiting and diarrhea treatment in Peachtree Corners.

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