Dijana Katan, DVM, MPH, DABT Associate Veterinarian, Clinical Toxicology Pet Poison Helpline® Cold and flu season is in full swing. Hopefully, you have not been affected, but if you have, you may be relying pretty heavily on your cold and flu medications. While the medications may be making you feel better, make sure to keep…
Ariana Schwab, CVT Senior Veterinary Industry Representative Pet Poison Helpline® Alcohol can cause dangerous health problems to our pets. Luckily, many pets find the taste unpleasant and leave it alone. However, we are not always that lucky and due to different scents and scenarios, alcohol toxicity does occur. Our furry friends can be exposed to…
Nicole Bode, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist Pet Poison Helpline® Most people are used to seeing a stray cat wandering here or there, but the problem of feral cats continues to grow as humans become more irresponsible about sterilizing their pets. These cats actually cause little issue if they are managed properly, and it’s very easy…
Tonya Tenters, CVT Veterinary Pharmacovigilance Specialist Pet Poison Helpline® So, it is that time of year that we are thinking about snow, cold, and holidays. The last thing we are thinking about are fleas and ticks. It is a common assumption that as soon as the colder temperatures are here that these bugs go away….
Julie Rodger, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist Pet Poison Helpline® The fall sports season is well on its way. No matter what your sport of choice, games are to be found every day of the week. Maybe you take your pets to watch your child’s game or you have friends over for viewing parties. One thing…
