Find Emergency Pet Assistance Fast!

Find an emergency vet anytime using an internet connection or smartphone with the locator feature at

http://www.vetlocator.com/hotline.php

The list of vets is not comprehensive, but if you need to find medical help fast -- for example, if you are traveling in an unfamiliar area -- this locator is a great help!

Below are additional Emergency Hotline Numbers. Keep these numbers handy -- You can: (1) bookmark this blog entry to your laptop or mobile phone for quick reference; or (2) use the green "ShareThis" button below this entry to send the entire entry via email or Instant Message or post to a social network.

• National hotline for reporting lost pets - 1 800 Humane-1 (486-2631).
  Please note that these operators are not on-site at the shelters but will be taking reports.
  
  
• ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center - 1-888-426-4435
  (A consultation fee may be charged).
  
  
• 1-888-4ANI-HELP or 1-888-426-4435 ($50.00 per case).
  The charge is billed to caller's credit card only. Follow-up calls can be made for no additional charge by dialing 1-888-299-2973. There is no charge when the call involves a product covered by the Animal Product Safety Service.
  
  
• Animal Poison Hotline - a joint service provided by North Shore Animal League America (NSAL) and PROSAR International Animal Poison Center (IAPC).
  1-888-232-8870 ($35.00 per incident). The charge is billed to caller's credit card only. Staffed 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.

Credit: vetlocator.com