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Top 5 Tips for Treating Illicit Drug Exposures

An APCC webinar covered signs of a wide range of drug exposures as well as various treatment plans. Here are five top tips from that lecture.

Fuzzy Green Poisoners: Caterpillar Toxicosis in Pets

They’re fuzzy & fascinating, but their cuteness is deceiving. Our Poison Control Center explains.

The Unpalatable Lure of Glow Jewelry

Glow jewelry exposures happen frequently at Halloween when curious cats and dogs nibble on the discarded items. Here’s what vets and pet owners need to know.

Deadly Dangers of Homemade Slime and Pets

Homemade slime is a current fad among the young, but can wreak havoc on dogs who ingest it. Here's what you should know about the ingredients and their effect.

The Rising Danger of Hops Ingestion in Pets

Did you know that exposure to brewing hops (or the fruit of the hops plants) can cause severe and life-threatening clinical signs in dogs?

10 Drugs to Keep On Hand for Toxicity Cases

These 10 drugs can be useful for nearly every toxicology issue and should be staples in your veterinary clinic's medication supply.

Understanding and Treating Lead Toxicosis

While it’s not a common issue in dogs and cats, cases of lead toxicity do happen, so the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center offers this primer.

How to Manage Clinical Presentation for Pets Exposed to Recreational Drugs

Recreational drugs are a top exposure seen in pets. Learn about the most common substances and how to manage their clinical effects.

Vet Tech Corner: Tox Histories Made Simple

This downloadable form can help you get the best and most complete histories when poison cases hit your clinic.

Managing Veterinary Medication Administration Errors

Sometimes patients are administered medications or other products via the wrong route. The APCC has suggestions on what to do if this happens.