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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.

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Quick answer: Save these in your phone NOW: Pet Poison Helpline 1-855-764-7661, ASPCA Animal Poison Control 1-888-426-4435 (fee applies). Your primary vet. Closest 24-hour emergency vet. Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (College Station). Local animal control.

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)

Texas-area 24-hour emergency vet networks

BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital (multiple Texas locations). MedVet (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio). VCA Animal Hospitals (statewide). Save the closest one to your home plus one along common travel routes.

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) operates in some metros. Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital in College Station is a regional referral resource.

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

Driyu profile carries your vet contact and emergency contacts. The public scan page shows what you toggle on. Add the closest 24-hour emergency vet as an additional contact field or note for the finder.

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Frequently asked questions

Which hotline should I call first?

Either works. Pet Poison Helpline and ASPCA APCC both have veterinary toxicologists 24/7.

Is there a fee?

Yes — both charge a consultation fee. Worth it in a poisoning event.

Should I call my vet first?

For a poison case, call the hotline first (they often have faster toxicology guidance) and then your vet for follow-up care.

What if it is after hours?

Both hotlines are 24/7. Most metro Texas areas have 24-hour emergency clinics; check ahead.

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