10/30/2026
🎃 Halloween is almost here, Summit Family!
While we're busy sorting through candy stashes and picking out costumes, let's remember to keep our furry friends safe. Delicious seasonal treats like chocolate and artificial sweeteners (especially xylitol) are toxic to pets and require immediate attention if ingested.
If you suspect your pet has gotten into something they shouldn't have, here is what to do right away:
-Contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661 (note: a consultation fee applies).
-Contact your closest local emergency animal hospital immediately.
To help you stay prepared, here is a list of trusted emergency and 24-hour after-hours animal hospitals serving Carroll County, Ellicott City, Frederick, and Columbia:
Partner Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center
(301) 200-8185
7330 Guilford Dr, Frederick, MD 21704
Pet+E.R. in Cockeysville
(410) 252-8387
10626 York Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030
VEG ER for Pets Pikesville
(410)-793-4910
1858 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208
VEG ER for Pets Columbia
(410) 690-7170
6630A Marie Curie Dr, Elkridge, MD 21075
Emergency Animal Hospital of Ellicott City
(443) 785-2903
10270 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
CARE Veterinary Center in Frederick
(301) 662-2273
1080 W Patrick St STE 31 & 32, Frederick, MD 21703.
Happy Halloween!! Also, Louie the cat tax 👇