Month: April 2011

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 species. This is due, in large part, to apartment dwellers in urban environments, the ease of cat…

My dog just ate a battery! What should I do? If you notice that the remote control is chewed on and the batteries are missing, call a veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline® stat! When the casing for a battery is punctured, there is risk for alkaline or acidic material to leak out, resulting in severe…

When pets ingest paint balls (and it’s mostly dogs who ingest them!), it can result in severe poisoning. Paint balls contain glycerol, glycerin, sorbitol, gelatin, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol (PEG), mineral oil, dye, and other chemicals can result in poisoning. Clinical signs from paint ball poisoning include walking drug, vomiting, diarrhea, and tremors. A life-threateningly…

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (April 4, 2011) – The veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline®, a national 24/7 animal poison control center, receive hundreds of calls this time of year from pet owners and veterinarians concerning cats that have ingested Easter lilies. “Unbeknownst to many pet owners, Easter lilies are highly toxic to cats,” said Ahna Brutlag, DVM,…