The cooling face mask Kate Vaughan purchased was supposed to help with headaches and maybe those puffy eyes. When her dog Maya decided to eat rather than wear the mask, however, it created a different kind of headache – one that ended in a trip to the pet emergency room. “We have four dogs, and…
Every day, the toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline deal with potentially thousands of different pet toxins, but certain substances seem to rise to the top of the list every year. Pet lovers of North America, we give you the Top 10 Pet Poisons of 2025 for both dogs and cats. “Each year, we gather a list of the most common reasons pet parents and…
Outdoor concerts and other festivals are often full of joy, excitement and positive energy, but they can also be a very dangerous place for pets. “Just last month we received a call from a mother who picked her daughter up from a music festival and decided to bring the daughter’s Pomeranian named Rocky along for…
Pets often have a favorite spot in the house. Whenever the Clark family is looking for their dog Ruby, they know exactly where to check. “Ruby loves to go into my daughter Madilyn’s room,” Meg Clark explained. “We put up a temporary gate to keep her from going in, but she’s very persistent. My daughter…
We are thrilled to announce that Pet Poison Helpline has been recognized as a Minnesota Star Tribune Top Workplace for the 15th year! This recognition comes directly from our employees’ feedback about our workplace culture, leadership, and environment – making this 15th-time achievement especially meaningful. Our team’s unwavering commitment to respect, integrity, honesty, trust, compassion,…
