Month: May 2011

While most mushrooms are generally considered non-toxic, certain types can be very dangerous. One of the most dangerous is the Amanita phalloides or “death cap,” which is found throughout the United States. The proper identification of mushrooms is very difficult, and can only be done appropriately with a mycologist (fungus expert!). Therefore, it is wise…

The IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics recently released a report that included the top five human prescription (Rx) drugs sold in the United States. “Nearly half of the calls we receive are for pets that have accidentally ingested human medications,” said Dr. Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC and the Associate Director of Veterinary Services at Pet…