By Jo Marshall, CVT, NREMT Senior Veterinary Information Specialist Oh the festivities of Thanksgiving and oh the trouble our pets can find within this celebration! I can share my Vizsla’s Thanksgiving indulgence from last year. I am very good in keeping things out of reach from the pets in my household and in most cases,…
By Jessica Gregory Certified Veterinary Technician at Pet Poison Helpline® As a child I always remember the fun of hunting down Easter eggs and baskets on Easter morning. My basket was always in an area almost impossible for pets to find, mostly due to the cat. She was fascinated with the plastic grass in the…
We love the holidays for celebrating some of life’s happiest moments and making memories with loved ones. Dogs and cats love the holidays too, especially when their owners and guests share extra time and pet treats with them. But all the interesting foods and decorations in our homes during the holidays can be irresistible to…
The Most Prevalent Toxic Substances A record-setting 70 percent of Americans celebrated Halloween in 2011, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Unfortunately, it was also a very busy time at Pet Poison Helpline®. During the week surrounding Halloween in 2011, call volumes increased by 21 percent, making it one of the call center’s busiest weeks…
Veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline® Offer Safety Tips this Halloween During the week of Halloween last year, calls to Pet Poison Helpline® concerning dogs that ingested chocolate increased by 209% over a typical week at the animal poison control center. Despite increased awareness over the past few years, chocolate poisoning continues to pose a serious…