Important Information for Pet Owners

24-Hour Emergency Veterinary Clinics:

Ann Arbor Animal Hospital 734-662-4474
2151 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor

Animal Emergency Clinic 734-971-8774
4126 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor

Poison/Pesticide Information:

Poison Control (Human) 1-800-764-7661
1-800-222-1222
Poison Control (Animal) 1-900-443-3000 ($2.95 per minute)
ASPCA Animal Poison Control 1-888-426-4435
Pesticide Control 1-800-858-7378

Area Shelter Information:

Humane Society of Huron Valley 734-662-5582 (Shelter – open noon to 6pm)
734-662-4365 (Spay/Neuter Clinic)
Michigan Humane Society 313-721-4195

De-Skunking:
1 bottle of Peroxide, ¼ cup of Baking Soda, 1 Tbsp. Dish Detergent.
Mix to shampoo consistency and leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse.

Chocolate Toxicity Doses in Dogs:
Milk Chocolate:
Mild toxicity: 2-3 oz. per 10 lbs. of body weight
Severe toxicity: >5 oz. per 10 lbs. of body weight
Semi-Sweet & Dark (includes chocolate chips):
Mild toxicity: ½ oz. per 10 lbs. of body weight
Severe toxicity: 1 oz. per 10 lbs. of body weight
Unsweetened Baking Chocolate:
VERY TOXIC! ½ oz. can cause severe reactions!


Signs of chocolate toxicity:
• Vomiting
• Increased thirst
• Frequent urination
• Diarrhea
• Ataxia
• Tremors
• Seizures
• Weakness
• Coma
• Cyanosis
• Arrhythmia
• Restlessness
• Hyper active
• Increased respirations

Pet Hazards Around the House

Avocados

Chocolate

Coffee

Onions & onion powder

Garlic

Grapes

Raisins

Macadamia Nuts

Alcoholic Beverages

Moldy/spoiled foods

Salt

Fatty foods

Gum, candies, or other foods

Sweetened with xylitol

Tea Leaves

Raw yeast dough

"Some days you're the dog, some days you're the hydrant."- Anonymous