By Liz Greenlee, CVT, EMT and Ahna Brutlag, DVM Did your dog eat rat poison? Pet Poison Helpline® gets dozens of calls daily from dog owners (and occasionally cat owners) saying “My dog ate rat poison!” Poisoning from rodenticides (mouse and rat poisons) is one of the most common types of toxicities managed by Pet…
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It’s amazing (yet scary) how many substances in your yard, compost pile or garage that are poisonous to our pets! Some of these can cause serious problems if ingested by our dogs and cats. Here is the list of yard, garden, and garage products that the veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline® recommend keeping away from…
Do you have a cat in your household? Please use EXTREME caution when bringing in flowers, bouquets, and new plants into your cat-friendly household. Easter lilies are extremely poisonous to cats, and just 1-2 leaves (or even the pollen) can kill a cat! Even small ingestions can result in severe kidney failure. Sources of poisoning:…
Signs of poisoning in dogs and cats can range tremendously based on the underlying poison. If you think your dog or cat has been poisoned, call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline® at 855-764-7661 immediately for assistance! When it comes to poisoning, the sooner you treat your dog or cat, the better the outcome. While…
Associate Veterinarian Dr. Stefanie Scott joined Pet Poison Helpline in 2025. She earned a BS and MS in biology from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC and her DVM from NC State University in 2016. Dr. Scott worked in small animal private practice prior to joining Pet Poison Helpline. She lives in rural SC with…
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…
What a year! In our 2024 Report Card, we reflect on 365 days of incredible work to help make the world a safer place for pets. Here are a few highlights from 2023: We heard from pet parents and veterinary clinics all over North America this year – especially in Texas, California, New York and…
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…
When it comes to baking, many people think chocolate, raisins or macadamia nuts are the only dangers to our furry friends. What you may not realize, is that raw bread dough also presents a great risk if our pets ingest it. If you too were picking up new hobbies during the pandemic, you may have…
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,…
