Every pet owner knows that something dropped on the floor, or left on a counter, can be fair game for the family pet to eat, but that’s not the only way animals get into a potentially toxic situation. Pets are also accidentally given the wrong medication, or they get into food that is perfectly healthy…
Pets can encounter a multitude of potential toxins every day, but the toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline have released their annual list of the Top 10 Pet Poisons of 2024 based on actual caller data. “Although there are thousands of potential toxins, some items rise to the top of the list every year,” said…
Have you noticed that some of your pet’s medications appear to be the same as human medications, but a few are less expensive? It’s not your imagination, and it may have you asking, “Can I take my pet’s medication?” The price of prescription drugs in the U.S. is significantly higher, sometimes two to four times,…
Calls to Pet Poison Helpline involving accidental exposures to antidepressants and antianxiety medication rose 84.9% between 2019 and 2022, before falling just 3.2% in 2023. The toxicology experts also saw an 81.2% rise in calls involving ADD/ADHD medications over the same time period, with a small drop of 1% in 2023. This means that calls…
New ‘pethelpline’ Subscription Services Now Available When your pet is sick, injured or acting strangely, it’s important to know who to call. With one phone number, pet lovers can now have 24 hours a day, seven days a week, access to industry-leading veterinary and toxicology advice. With more than two million pet health incidents managed…
