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By Jo Marshall, CVT Senior Veterinary Information Specialist The Stats of Pet Poison Helpline®! Every year we run the statistics on the calls we take here at Pet Poison Helpline®. How may exposures, what types of exposures, what specifically by species do we see in the bulk of our calls. This helps us in what…

By Jo Marshall, CVT, NREMT Senior Veterinary Information Specialist at Pet Poison Helpline® On many, many occasions we get calls from a well meaning pet owner that has given their pet something or the pet has gotten into something that seems so ordinary that how can it possibly be a concern?  Here are some of…

By Charlotte Flint, DVM Staff Veterinarian at Pet Poison Helpline® Do find safe gifts to show your pet Valentine’s Day love!  A new collar, treats, or toys can all be great gifts for your pet on Valentine’s day.  Valentine’s Day can also be a great time to try a new dog or cat treat recipe…

By Amanda Poldoski, DVM Staff Veterinarian at Pet Poison Helpline® We LOVE Halloween here at Pet Poison Helpline® and are prepping for our own party on the big day.  Still, during all the fun our goal is to help keep pets safe and healthy!  Here are some reminders and tips for the season: Glow sticks…

By: Annie Asplen, Paramedic Senior Health Information Specialist at SafetyCall International/Pet Poison Helpline® Lots of us want to lose a few pounds and build a little muscle, and look to bodybuilding supplements to give us a boost. In fact, according to Consumer Reports, bodybuilding supplements are a 2.7 billion dollar-a-year industry. With a business that big,…