By Ahna Brutlag, DVM, MS, DABT, DABVT Director, Veterinary Service & Sr. Veterinary Toxicologist & Kia Benson, DVM Associate Veterinarian, Clinical Toxicology d-CON® is one of the most popular brands of rodenticide in the US. It’s so popular, pet owners may unwittingly refer to all rodenticides as “d-CON®”, similar to the way many of us…
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Spring is coming and with it the joys of nature! This is the perfect time of year for sharpening your gardening skills, getting rid of pests and participating in Easter activities, all while keeping your pets safe! Not everyone has a green thumb, but gardening can be a relaxing hobby to pursue. It’s always important…
Xylitol is a low calorie sugar substitute that has gained popularity since its first FDA-approved appearance in the early 1960s. It contains about two thirds the calories of regular sugar and has good properties for human health, with the initial marketing for diabetics. Today, you can probably imagine the amount of “low calorie” items that…
Pet Toxicology Experts Release Top 10 Pet Poisons List for 2023, Announce Toxin Tails Voting According to case data released by Pet Poison Helpline, marijuana is on this year’s Top 10 Pet Poisons list for dogs, while cats don’t seem to be too interested in sampling the jazz cabbage. Chocolate, however, is a toxin that…
What is red maple poisoning? The red maple tree (Acer rubrum) is a common tree in North America with bright red leaves during the fall months. Although these trees can provide great shade and foliage, they are very dangerous for horses and occasionally alpacas when the dried leaves or bark are ingested. Horses don’t normally…
As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, pumpkin season is upon us. But did you know the vibrant orange fruit isn’t just a fall favorite for humans? Pumpkin can also be a delicious and safe treat for your four-legged companions. Packed with essential nutrients and low in calories, pumpkin offers a range of…
With the fall season comes a variety of cozy dishes, drinks, and desserts that we look forward to indulging in. Thankfully, our four-legged friends can also enjoy many of these seasonal foods. Pumpkin Pumpkin is a winter squash within the Cucurbitaceae fruit family that matures in early autumn. Not only is it amazing in pies…
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…
Rodenticide (rat and mouse bait): Green or turquoise coloring is common for these baits. Be advised that the active ingredient cannot be determined by appearances alone. The poison could be bromethalin, which causes swelling of the brain and spinal cord; cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), which can cause high calcium leading to kidney failure and other signs;…
