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Valentine’s Day Tips from Pet Poison Helpline
Published on February 6, 2012 and categorized under: Media Releases,Pet Safety Tips,Uncategorized
Ideas for keeping pets safe from potential dangers Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and with this holiday of love comes gifts, many of which include candies and flowers. The veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline share some of the most common culprits of pet poisonings related to these well-intentioned gifts. “Unfortunately, some well-intentioned gifts …continue reading
It Can Happen to the Best of Us
Published on January 25, 2012 and categorized under: Media Releases,Uncategorized
By: Ronald M. Kraft, DVM Danger lurks everywhere if our pets are smarter than we are. Have I ever told you about Leonard? He is my 13-year-old yellow lab, a rescue from the SPCA. My wife and I spent the first few years learning to lock the pantry to keep him from opening the door. Whatever we tried, he …continue reading
Top 10 Most Frequently Reported Poison Dangers for Dogs in 2011
Published on January 24, 2012 and categorized under: Pet Safety Tips,Uncategorized
The veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline have perused their records for 2011, and determined the “Top Ten List” of potential poisons in our homes and yards that were the most commonly reported during 2011. “Each year we examine our records to determine what contributed to the most calls from pet owners and veterinarians,” said Justine …continue reading
Decontamination Wheel
Published on January 16, 2012 and categorized under: Uncategorized,Veterinarian Tips
Be the first to order Pet Poison Helpline and VPI’s Decontamination Wheel for your practice! This convenient tool enables staff to quickly and correctly calculate the appropriate dosages of hydrogen peroxide and apomorphine for dogs as well as calculate an appropriate dose range for activated charcoal in both dogs and cats. To order a FREE …continue reading
Complimentary Continuing Education for Veterinarians 6/13/2012
Published on January 13, 2012 and categorized under: Continuing Education,Professional Events,Uncategorized
Join Dan Keyler, PharmD, FAACT (Pet Poison Helpline’s Herpetologist and Senior Clinical Toxinologist) and Lynn Hovda, RPh, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Director of Veterinary Services) for a free, two hour continuing education program. This program will cover venomous snakes, spiders and poisonous plants found in our Minnesotan backyards. Identification of venomous creatures and plants will be …continue reading
Complimentary Continuing Education for Veterinarians 3/28/2012
Published on January 13, 2012 and categorized under: Continuing Education,Professional Events
Join two of Pet Poison Helpline’s staff veterinarians and toxicologists, Sharon Welch, DVM, DABVT, DABT and Colleen Almgren, DVM, PhD, for the first of our 2012 local CE programs. This free, two hour program will review common multi-vitamins, supplements, nutraceuticals, and eye drops that are poisonous to dogs and cats when ingested. Mechanisms of action of toxicosis, …continue reading
Iron Poisoning in Dogs
Published on January 6, 2012 and categorized under: Pet Safety Tips
Check out the new video we just made on iron poisoning in dogs! This helpful (albeit amateur) video shows you have to tell if that small package found in your household contains poisonous iron or not! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQJAgEE7ae4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Cryofreeze™ Gel Pack Recall
Published on January 2, 2012 and categorized under: Product Recalls
In conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), California Innovations has announced a voluntary recall of the Cryofreeze™ gel pack that was included with the High Performance Expandable Lunch Box that was sold at Costco between May and November of 2007. This item was also sold by Leon Korol between July and September, 2008 and …continue reading
Pet Poison Helpline is Mobile Friendly!
Published on December 21, 2011 and categorized under: Uncategorized
Pet Poison Helpline now has a Native App! This means that our website is “mobile friendly” and easy to navigate on smart phones. The Native App has similar content to our website, but with a more user friendly look so you have quick and easy access to poisoning information 24/7. Check it out! If you have a …continue reading
Advanced Animal Nutrition Recalls Dog Power Dry Dog Food
Published on December 12, 2011 and categorized under: Product Recalls
December 8, 2011 – Advanced Animal Nutrition today announced a voluntary recall of its dry Dog Power Dog Food- due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit. The affected products were manufactured between Jan. 4, 2011, and Nov. 18, 2011. No illnesses have been reported in association with these products to date, …continue reading
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