Thousands of poisonings are reported to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) each year. Many of those reports lack vital information, making it difficult to identify the cause of the problem. The National Pesticide Information Center strives to collect and document pesticide incidents in such a way that regulators can make informed decisions.
- If you know or suspect your animal was exposed to a pesticide, call NPIC to discuss the incident and learn about the potential risk to your pet.
- Emergencies: Contact a veterinarian or one of our animal emergency resources. After your pet has received medical attention, contact NPIC to discuss the incident.
- If a veterinarian treated your pet, ask him or her to report the incident to the EPA through our Veterinary Incident Reporting Portal.
When used according to the label directions, pesticides used around the home or on pets should pose little risk. However, even careful use of a pesticide product can cause harm to a sensitive, ill, or injured animal.