Pet Poisoning Treatment in Sandy Springs, GA, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Sandy Springs is a vet in Sandy Springs, GA, that treats dogs and cats who ate something toxic, like chocolate, grapes, human medicine or a household product. If you think your pet ate something harmful, call right away: many poisonings are easiest to treat in the first hour or two.

Don't wait for signs. With some toxins, a pet looks fine for hours while damage is already starting. Xylitol can drop a dog's blood sugar within an hour, while grapes and lilies can harm the kidneys over a day or two.

Call (678) 673-3977 now, or walk in.

When should I go to a 24-hour emergency hospital?

Go to a 24-hour emergency hospital immediately if your pet is having a seizure, is collapsed or very wobbly, is struggling to breathe, or ate rat or mouse bait, antifreeze, or a large amount of a human medicine. Petfolk Sandy Springs is a primary and urgent care clinic, not an emergency hospital. BluePearl Pet Hospital at 455 Abernathy Rd NE in Sandy Springs runs a 24-hour emergency service; call ahead so they're ready.

What should I do first?

1. Move your pet away from the substance, and keep any packaging or the leftover item.

2. Note what was eaten, about how much, and when.

3. Call Petfolk Sandy Springs at (678) 673-3977, or an animal poison control line: ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661. A consultation fee may apply.

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

5. Bring the packaging to the visit.

Common pet toxins in Sandy Springs homes

• Foods: chocolate (dark and baking chocolate are worst), grapes and raisins, onions and garlic, and sugar-free gum or peanut butter with xylitol

• Human medicines: ibuprofen, naproxen, acetaminophen (very toxic to cats), ADHD and antidepressant medicines

• Household items: rat and mouse bait, antifreeze, cleaning products

• Plants: lilies are toxic to cats, even the pollen or vase water; sago palms are toxic to dogs

• Outdoor: fertilizers, slug bait, and mushrooms that pop up in lawns after rain

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

How does the vet treat poisoning?

Treatment at Petfolk Sandy Springs depends on what was eaten and when. If it was recent, the vet may give a medicine that makes your pet vomit safely, then activated charcoal to bind what's left. Blood work, x-rays for swallowed objects, IV fluids and anti-nausea medicine may follow. Across Petfolk, about 1 in 4 suspected poisoning visits includes blood work (27%), and 1 in 5 includes x-rays (20%).

If your pet needs care through the night, the vet will send you to a 24-hour hospital with the records. Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic.

What does poisoning treatment cost?

A sick or urgent exam starts at $135 at Petfolk Sandy Springs. Medicines, tests and fluids are added only after you agree. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment, and the final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

Keeping toxins out of reach

• Store medicines in closed cabinets, not purses or nightstands.

• Keep chocolate, gum and baked goods off counters and coffee tables, especially around holidays.

• Skip lilies in homes with cats.

• Use pet-safe bait stations, or ask a pest company about pet-safe options.

Bring the packaging and come in

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Sandy Springs is at 6223 Roswell Rd, 365A, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. Walk-ins are welcome, and same-day appointments are available.

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