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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
Top Five Feline Toxins
Published on April 18, 2012
Categorized under: Pet Safety Tips,Uncategorized
Pet Poison Helpline’s Top Five Toxins Dangerous to Cats How to keep your cat safe this upcoming year It is no surprise that dogs and cats are, by far, the most common pets in U.S. households today. The cat population in the U.S. outnumbers dogs by more than 10 million, making them the most populous 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
Are lilies poisonous to cats?
Published on September 22, 2011
Categorized under: Pet Safety Tips
Do you have a cat in your household? Please use EXTREME caution when bringing in flowers, bouquets, and new plants into your cat-friendly household. Easter lilies are extremely poisonous to cats, and just 1-2 leaves (or even the pollen) can kill a cat! Even small ingestions can result in severe kidney failure. Sources of poisoning: …continue reading
