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5-HTP and Pets: A Potentially Lethal Combination

5-HTP is popularly used for appetite suppression, mood enhancement and relieving insomnia. But when pets get into supplements, serious problems can occur.

Birth Control Pill and HRT Exposure in Pets

Birth control pills and HRT are commonly found in households and animals routinely find and ingest them. How concerned should you be?

Are Essential Oils Dangerous to Pets?

The danger to pets of essential oils and diffusers in the home is a trending topic on social media. Here are the facts you and your clients need to know.

Ethylene Glycol and Antifreeze Poisoning in Pets

Antifreeze ingestion can be difficult, but a common component is ethylene glycol. EG is also present in other products, so polish up your treatment knowledge.

Bread Ingestion in Pets on the Rise

While baked bread likely won’t cause a life-threatening problem in pets, raw dough can be fatal. Learn why dough is dangerous and what to do if a dog or cat ingests it.

How to Treat Life-Threatening Lamotrigine Ingestion in Pets

Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant used in human medicine, but in companion animals it can cause seizures and severe cardiac arrhythmias.

The Overdose Dangers of Calcium Channel Blockers

Calcium channel blockers are cardiac drugs that are commonly used in veterinary medicine. They are also the cause of common, dangerous overdoses in pets.

Debunking Internet Myths & Rumors About Pet Toxins

Be sure you know answers about these common tox myths for the next time a client says “But I read it online!”

FAQs about CBD Use in Pets

CBD (hemp oil) treats are becoming more popular to give pets, and some of the same dangers exist as with THC. Find out the symptoms and treatment plans.

Aldicarb Toxicity & Treatment

Read about treatment options for Aldicarb, or Tres Pasitos, a highly dangerous "hot" carbamate pesticide that can make pets very ill.

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