By Jo Marshall, CVT Senior Veterinary Information Specialist at Pet Poison Helpline® The Holiday season is upon us and with that, I have started my annual decking the halls for our holiday festivities. Having a rather rambunctious puppy this year, and knowing that she will put anything and everything in her mouth for a quick…
Have you ever wondered about poisoning concerns for wildlife and exotics? In this post, we’ll dive into several toxins for five different wildlife species, waterfowl, reptiles, aquarium fish, raptors and fireflies. Waterfowl Heavy Metals Lead toxicosis has been reported in waterfowl after being exposed to lead shot. Zoologic waterfowl developed zinc toxicosis after ingestion of…
By Catherine Angle, DVM Staff Veterinarian at Pet Poison Helpline® Afraid your holiday cheer will wreak havoc on your feline friends? You’re right, it might! Christmas trees present a dangerous temptation to cats. There are a couple of precautions that you should take to keep your favorite feline from spending your Christmas bonus on veterinary…
By Candi Amundson, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist at Pet Poison Helpline® Rabbits are wonderful companion pets and are becoming more prevalent among households. Many bunnies are litter box trained and have access to the entire house. They are curious by nature and may find many items in your household to explore. These are a few…
By Cassie Panning, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist at Pet Poison Helpline® Giving your pet a medication may be a task that you find unenjoyable, and at times it may be a daunting task. You may have heard the saying about the struggles of giving your cat a pill; in fact, if you have a cat…
