Texas pet poison and emergency vet resource list
Texas pet households should keep emergency vet and poison-control contacts saved before an emergency happens. The minutes you save dialing matter.
THE DRIYU JOURNAL
Emergency & Safety
In this reading
Quick answer: save your veterinarian, a confirmed after-hours clinic, Pet Poison Helpline (855-764-7661) and ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435). Consultation fees may apply. With breathing difficulty, seizures, unconsciousness or other severe signs, seek emergency veterinary care immediately rather than waiting on a hotline.
A note about veterinary care
This article is for organization and general education only. It is not veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always ask your veterinarian about your pet's health, medications, vaccinations, weight, symptoms, or care plan.
Poison hotlines (national, work in Texas)
- Pet Poison Helpline: 1-855-764-7661 (24/7, consultation fee)
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC): 1-888-426-4435 (24/7, fee applies)
Find an emergency clinic before you need it
Ask your veterinarian which nearby hospital accepts emergencies after hours. Confirm the exact location, species treated, opening hours and how to announce your arrival. A hospital network name does not mean every branch provides 24-hour care.
Texas A&M’s Small Animal Teaching Hospital in College Station lists emergency care around the clock. Check its current contact instructions; a regional hospital may not be the nearest suitable option.
Local animal control and shelters
- Houston: BARC (Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care)
- Harris County: Harris County Pets Resource Center
- Dallas: Dallas Animal Services
- Fort Worth: Fort Worth Animal Care & Control
- San Antonio: ACS (Animal Care Services)
- Austin: Austin Animal Center
- El Paso: Animal Services
How Driyu fits
Keep a private emergency list for household members and sitters. Driyu’s public recovery visibility setting controls the emergency-contact list along with four owner contact/location fields; it does not make every saved note private. Confirm any clinic contact and review the public page before relying on it.
Related reads from Driyu
- Pet poisoning emergency: what to tell the vet or hotline
- Pet poison prevention: foods, plants, and household items to keep away
- How vaccine records help during emergency vet visits
Sources and further reading
- Pet Poison Helpline — emergency instructions
- ASPCA — what to do if your pet is poisoned
- Pet emergency contacts: who to include and what they need to know
- Texas A&M — small-animal emergency care
Frequently asked questions
Which hotline should I call first?
For suspected poisoning, contact your veterinarian or a poison service promptly. Severe symptoms require immediate veterinary care. If possible, another adult can call the poison service while you arrange transport.
Is there a fee?
The services may charge a consultation fee. Ask about the current fee directly; this guide does not quote a fixed price.
Should I call my vet first?
Do not make the call order a reason to delay care. Contact a veterinarian or poison service immediately, and go straight to emergency care for severe symptoms. Do not induce vomiting or give home remedies unless a veterinary professional directs you.
What if it is after hours?
The two poison services advertise 24-hour help. Confirm a local clinic’s current availability in advance and keep a backup hospital contact.