As you prepare your summer travel plans with your pets, there are a few things to consider when reaching your destination with your furry friend. Car: As you pack the vehicle for your trip, scan for anything your travel buddy can get into. NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), medications, food items, pens, coins, cosmetics, etc., can…
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Our four-legged friends like to use that nose of theirs to explore things in their environment and sometimes, that can lead to them ingesting potentially dangerous items. Rat and mole baits are designed for those specific animals only, but our pets may also find them interesting and edible! There are a variety of rodenticides with…
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;…
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…
As kids start going back to school and the leaves begin changing colors, the temperature outside begins to drop. Whether you are a cool weather fan or not, it is important to be prepared for the cooler weather for both you and your pet. The cooler weather brings many toxins that can be found in…
Cooler weather is coming, and with it comes long walks, beautiful fall leaves, and apple cider. This season stay informed, as weather and human habits change the types of toxins pets are exposed to. Here are a few of the major risks to pets during the fall. Mushrooms In the fall, increased rain causes mushrooms…
Our mission at Pet Poison Helpline® is to make the world a safer place for animals and to save pets’ lives 24/7. We also pride ourselves in providing you with the most accurate and relevant information in order to help keep your pets safe, healthy, and happy! 2020 was a difficult year in many ways…
Audra Stillabower, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist Pet Poison Helpline® Since I started working at Pet Poison Helpline®, I’ve often had questions from people who want to know what are the worst toxins that we get calls on. While there is a huge list of medications, plants and products that can be very toxic depending on…
Here at Pet Poison Helpline®, we pride ourselves in providing you with the most accurate and relevant information in order to help keep your pets safe and healthy! In 2018 we had both pet owners and veterinary professionals look to us for guidance, click the links below to read our most visited pages of 2018:…
By Michelle Willis, RVT, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist Time: All poisons are instant. False! The majority of toxins need time to act. There are many toxins that will take hours to days before we see any symptoms. (For example, Long Acting Anticoagulant Rodenticides can take days for signs to show). This is something to…
