Picture this, you just finished work and are on vacation for the next few days. You have plans to head up to the mountains with some friends to go camping in the outdoors. As you finish packing up the car, you get a call from your pet sitter who is suddenly unable to come watch…
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, aspirin, or naproxen are used daily by millions to reduce inflammation, fever, or pain. Many can be bought over the counter in the form of a tablet, capsule, or liquid, but others may require a prescription. Although it may seem like second nature for us to take these…
In honor of Poison Prevention Month, and in partnership with AKC Reunite, Pet Poison Helpline® has created a Pet Safe campaign to educate pet owners about making homemade treats using dog safe ingredients. We will share several recipes throughout the month that feature our Pet Safe seal of approval. The Pet Safe seal identifies recipes that are…
1) Chocolate According to our case volume, chocolate is the perfect treat for any holiday – Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween, and oh my, Christmas make this toxin number one! Unfortunately, the darker the chocolate, the more stimulants (theobromine and caffeine) it contains. We don’t usually eat enough to notice, but our dogs absolutely will if…
New Interactive Tool Allows Pet Lovers to Research Potential Dangers in Their Area In honor of Pet Poison Prevention Month in March, the toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline® analyzed five years of proprietary call data and are releasing the next iteration of Toxin Trends, an online tool designed to help consumers and veterinary professionals…
