What do we have available to us as Poison Control for our pets in North America? The Pet Poison Control is the answer and here is what it entails for you the owner. Yes there is a charge if you call but really, when your pet has been poisoned $39 is not a lot and it includes follow ups. And there's an app :)  
Go to our Links we Like page for the link to Pet Poison Control.

 "Pet Poison Helpline is the most cost-effective animal poison control center in North America charging only $39 per case, including unlimited follow-up consultations. Pet Poison Helpline also has an iPhone application called Pet Poison Help. This app includes an extensive database of over 200 poisons (with photos) dangerous to cats and dogs and is available on iTunes for $1.99."

     This September was a trip home to Cape Breton and Quincy's second trip across country. A lot of prep work was involved to make all go smooth and it paid off. West Jet were great, they even now have a system where a tag is taken off the kennel and handed to me personally after Quincy's was boarded before we left the terminal. The anti-anxiety meds we tested worked great. The kennel fit in the rental. Thanks to networking on line we found a great park, Laurie's Prov Park, not far from the Halifax Airport for some exercise before the drive home. 
      Once home, smooth sailing. With the beach a 10 min bike ride from home, fantastic hikes and again more beaches not far, heaven. To anyone who asks if it was worth taking Quincy home with me, putting her on a plane, yes. Without a doubt it was worth it. For two eight hour trips where Quincy was not the happiest but not hysterical, we had two and a half weeks of enjoying each others company in a relaxed loving atmosphere, home. 
      I wish all humans and their canines could experience this kind of quality time.