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New payment structure The previous annual registration scheme has now been replaced by a new pay per case payment system. You can now pay online and manage your account in the Buy Credits tab. More information on subscription packages and how to subscribe is available here and in our FAQs page. Terms and Conditions of use are here. Poisons advice 24 hours a day For poisons advice please call 020 7188 0200 For non urgent admin enquiries please email vpis@gstt.nhs.uk The VPIS is a subscription service for veterinary professionals only. Pet owners should contact their local veterinarian. Don't have a vet? Click here to find your local veterinary practice. Newsletter Please click here to view our seasonal newsletter page.	Veterinary Poisons Information Service

	VPIS 24-hour advice for veterinary professionals on the diagnosis and management of poisoned animals. 20 years experience of animal specific poisons advice Over 150,000 enquiries answered. Over 2200 registered practices from both the UK and abroad. For poisons advice veterinary professionals should call 020 7188 0200 (Please note this is a new telephone number, the old number will be automatically redirected) For admin enquiries please e-mail vpis@gstt.nhs.uk or fax 020 7188 0700. Subscription The VPIS has replaced annual registration with a new cost per case system. For further infomation please click here or refer to our FAQ page. To create a new online account and purchase case credits please click here (VPIS practice code will be required). Pet Owners If you think your pet has been poisoned please contact your local veterinary practice straight away. If you do not have a vet then follow this link for contact details of your closest practice.	New to the VPIS website News/ press releases 04/08/2010 The VPIS introduce this new page along with the announcement that Amanda Boag (Clinical Director of Vets Now) is to join the VPIS team as a Veterinary consultant. Please click here for more information. Xylitol press release 16/07/2010 The BVA and VPIS warn dogs owners of the dangers of xylitol, an artificial sweetner which can cause hypoglycaemia and liver failure in dogs. Xylitol can be found in sugar-free chewing gum, some medications and as sugar alternative used in baking. Please click here for more information. Summer newsletter 8/07/2010 The most recent version of our newsletter covers such topics as xylitol poisoning, ant powders, slug pellets and toad toxicity. Please click here for more information. VPIS in the media 15/06/2010 The following page follows various stories reported in media involving the VPIS. These stories include our permethrin campaign, several press releases and a few stories of pets poisoned with statistics and quotes from us. Please click here for more information Substances of low toxicity 03/06/2010 The following page is a list of some substances that are frequently eaten by pets and described as being of low toxicity, i.e. only cause mild drooling, vomiting and/or diarrhoea. Please click here for more information.