Pet Poison Helpline® has created “Toxin Tails” to educate the veterinary community and pet lovers on the many types of poisoning dangers facing pets, both in and out of the home. All the pets highlighted in “Toxin Tails” have been successfully treated for the poisoning and fully recovered.
Case of the Month
Dog Named Dolly Parton Ingests Potentially Poisonous Pill
Today is National Dolly Parton Day. To celebrate, the toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline are following Dolly’s example of helping people by warning pet lovers of the dangers of over-the-counter medications. We even found a case featuring a furry Dolly Parton to illustrate!
Dog Named Dolly Parton Ingests Potentially Poisonous Pill
Today is National Dolly Parton Day. To celebrate, the toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline are following Dolly’s example of helping people by warning pet lovers of the dangers of over-the-counter medications. We even found a case featuring a furry Dolly Parton to illustrate!
A Severely Swollen Face with No Tequila High
¡Ay, caramba! National Tequila Day is tomorrow, July 24, so the toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline searched their case files for a succulent story. Find out what happened when Kiki decided to bite into a backyard agave in this month’s edition of Toxin Tails.
Dog Nearly Dies from Ingesting Multiple Sclerosis Medication
In honor of Veterinary Appreciation Day on June 18, the toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline are sharing a case that highlights the extraordinary efforts often taken by teams of veterinary professionals to save a pet’s life. Find out what happened when Kaya ingested a massive amount of MS medication in this month’s edition of Toxin Tails.
Entire Family, Dogs Included, Poisoned by Reef Fish
Instead of sharing a tasty grilled fish dinner with their pets, the Winters family shared a trip to the hospital. Find out how everyone in this household was severely poisoned by a dangerous marine toxin in this month’s edition of Toxin Tails.
Pet Goose Accidentally Ingests Marijuana Joint
For marijuana enthusiasts, this Sunday is 4/20, an unofficial celebration of everything weed-related. Find out what happened when Gertie the Goose gobbled up a joint in this month’s edition of Toxin Tails.
Medication Mix-up Poisons Doodle Puppy
Trying to manage multiple pet medications can be challenging, and mistakes can lead to deadly consequences. Find out what happened to Nellie when she was accidentally given Ambien instead of her UTI medication in this month’s edition of Toxin Tails.
