Chemicals In Common Cold-Weather Product Can Be Deadly When Ingested When the temperatures plummet, many people turn to chemical hand warmers to keep toasty when working or playing outside. What many people don’t realize, including pet lovers, is that many hand warmers contain iron and can be highly toxic to pets. Before temperatures get too…
Most medications warn you to keep out of reach of children, but in Diane Spray’s home that warning now applies to her pets. Spray, who works late hours in Wausau, Wis., recently came home at 3 a.m. to find her dog Abby “acting sheepish like she’s done something naughty.” Initially she couldn’t see anything that…
It seems like everyone is a pastry chef these days (or at least attempting to be!) Try out these easy, delicious, and Pet Poison Helpline® approved DIY dog treat recipes!
Renee Schmid, DVM With the arrival of fall, we can look forward to seasonal goodies like caramel apples, pumpkin pie, apple cider and the beloved pumpkin spice latte. While we are able to enjoy these seasonal treats, the bad news is that our furry companions are not as fortunate, as most bring a risk for…
Allison Provo, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist Pet Poison Helpline® Wow, that a scary, stressful time we are living through right now. COVID-19, a global pandemic, has hit us hard. Many may find themselves worrying about their own health, their elderly parents, their jobs, and their pets, just to name a few. No, our animals have…
