By: Jessica Gregory, CVT Certified Veterinary Technician at Pet Poison Helpline® When I wake up in the morning I am greeted by an old man meow, excessive licking and cat fur in my face as my cat, Ivan, tries to get me to pet him. This goes on for several minutes until I relent and…
By: Candi Amundson, CVT Staff Certified Veterinary Technician at Pet Poison Helpline® I have recently heard of some “new” breeds from some of our concerned callers: Collapso (Collie/Lhasa), Poinsetter (Pointer/Setter), and a Blabador (Bloodhound/Labrador). This really made me step back and remember the domestication of dogs and the true meaning of, “a man’s best friend.”…
Breaking news! FDA releases progress report on jerky treats that have been harming cats and dogs. See this link for specific information for pet owners and specific information for vets (Dear Dr. Letter). While the cause of harm has not yet been identified, there has been a significant decrease in the number of cases since much…
On the heels of the legalization of marijuana for recreational use in Colorado and Washington, last week the Justice Department effectively announced it won’t challenge other states’ attempts to legalize the drug for medical or recreational use. While marijuana is still classified as illegal, eight new federal enforcement priorities were issued that essentially discourage federal…
Tyne K. Hovda Pet Poison Helpline®, Bloomington, MN Equine Paste Wormers It is not unusual for riders to keep one or two tubes of an equine paste wormer in their tack trunks. Many different formulations are found and most are harmful when tubes are chewed up and the contents eaten by dogs. Ivermectin and moxidectin…
