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Ecstasy Toxicosis in Animals

Since Ecstasy contains multiple ingredients, pets exposed to the drug will need treatment for both amphetamine and caffeine exposure.

Marijuana Toxicosis in Animals

Marijuana –or weed– exposure is common in pets, and though it's generally not life-threatening, the nature or amount of ingestion can complicate treatment.

The Risks of Monoclonal Antibodies in Animals

Monoclonal antibody therapies are a well-established standard of care for many human medical conditions, but what are the risks to our pets?

Hallucinogenic Mushroom Toxicosis in Animals

“Magic” mushroom exposure in dogs can produce vocalization, mydriasis, ataxia, tachycardia, disorientation, hyperthermia and anxiety.

Treating Animals for Coin Ingestion

What should you watch for with coin ingestions? Know what metals lurk in what coins, and what it all means for your canine and feline patients

Vet Tech Corner: LSD Toxicosis in Animals

Treatment for LSD exposure in animals is generally simple, and focuses on maintaining a safe environment for recovery.

Questions to Help You Use Activated Charcoal Safely in Animals

The danger of hypernatremia is a definite worry when using activated charcoal as a treatment. To help you decrease the risk, consider these questions.

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.

Bordetella and Mistaken Injections

Brush up on treatment options when a Bordetella vaccine is accidentally injected rather than the correct intranasal administration.

When Owners Are Reluctant to Bring Pets In for Toxicology Tests

When there's suspicion that a pet may have ingested something toxic but the owner is reluctant to bring her in for a veterinary exam, what can you do?

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