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Apex Pet Foods Dry Pet Food Recall
Published on May 7, 2012
Categorized under: Product Recalls,Uncategorized
Apex Pet Foods announced today that it is issuing a voluntary recall of all dry dog food formulas manufactured on January 24, 2012. Although there have been no animal or human illnesses related to Apex Dog Food and the product has not tested positive for Salmonella, the company has voluntarily initiated this recall out of …continue reading
Protecting Pets from Poisons in the Yard and Garden
Published on May 7, 2012
Categorized under: Media Releases,Pet Safety Tips,Uncategorized
After an unseasonably warm winter, many gardens and yards around the country are growing and blossoming well ahead of schedule. Outdoor enthusiasts who are also pet owners are delighted with the early onset of spring, enjoying their outdoor living spaces while watching their pets run and play. The veterinary and toxicology experts at Pet Poison …continue reading
Zinc phosphide: a dangerous rat poison to humans and animals!
Published on April 27, 2012
Categorized under: Human Safety,Pet Safety Tips
Recently, the dangers of zinc phosphide, a poison used to kill gophers and moles, has hit the press. It’s important to realize that this poison is toxic to you and your pet! Here, a recent article on USNEWS about zinc phosphide. Pet Poison Helpline was instrumental in evaluating this common poisoning in veterinary medicine with …continue reading
Pet Poison Help – Our New iPhone App!
Published on March 29, 2012
Categorized under: Pet Safety Tips,Uncategorized
It’s official – Pet Poison Helpline now has an iPhone application! Download Pet Poison Help for information on hundreds of household products and plants that are potentially toxic to your pet, and steps to take if your dog or cat is exposed to one of these toxins. We created Pet Poison Help to assist pet …continue reading
Remember Pets during Poison Prevention Week March 18-24
Published on March 5, 2012
Categorized under: Media Releases,Pet Safety Tips
Pet Poison Helpline Raising Awareness of Household Dangers to Pets The 50th anniversary of Poison Prevention Week is March 18-24, 2012, marking five decades of safer homes and saved lives. While much of the nationally-recognized effort has been directed at raising awareness with parents of small children, the veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline remind us …continue reading
Valentine’s Day Tips from Pet Poison Helpline
Published on February 6, 2012
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
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
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
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
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
