Join Dan Keyler, PharmD, FAACT (Pet Poison Helpline®’s Herpetologist and Senior Clinical Toxinologist) and Lynn Hovda, RPh, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Director of Veterinary Services) for a free, two hour continuing education program. This program will cover venomous snakes, spiders and poisonous plants found in our Minnesotan backyards. Identification of venomous creatures and plants will be…
While most mushrooms are generally considered non-toxic, certain types can be very dangerous. One of the most dangerous is the Amanita phalloides or “death cap,” which is found throughout the United States. The proper identification of mushrooms is very difficult, and can only be done appropriately with a mycologist (fungus expert!). Therefore, it is wise…
Though they have a bad rap, poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) plants are only mildly toxic to cats and dogs. Sources: During the holidays, Poinsettias are a popular Christmas plant. Mechanism of action: The milky white sap found in poinsettias contains chemicals called diterpenoid euphorbol esters and saponin-like detergents. While poinsettias are commonly “hyped” as poisonous plants,…
