By Heather Handley, DVM Staff Veterinarian at Pet Poison Helpline® Most soaps and detergents contain chemicals called ionic and anionic surfactants. When a small amount of such products are ingested, it is possible for pets to respond to the unpleasant taste or to have mild, self-limiting gastrointestinal upset (drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea). However, a new…
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 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 Pamela Huyck, CVT Associate Veterinary Information Specialist at Pet Poison Helpline® Welcoming a new baby into the home is a very exciting and stressful time – for you and your pet. Along with the new baby comes a whole host of new and exciting potential “chew toys” for your pet (no matter how careful…
By Jessica Driscoll Certified Veterinary Technician at Pet Poison Helpline® Do you know where to go if your pet is having an emergency? Although pet owners hope to never have a pet emergency, it can be life-saving to have information handy on where to bring your pet during a crisis. Make sure you know where…
