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Urine Drug Screens for Pets: What You Need to Know

Is an OTC urine drug screen effective in treating animals who may have been exposed to drugs? The APCC says "yes" and explains how and why they should be used.

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.

Top 10 Pet Toxins of 2023

Find out which toxins resulted in the most calls to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center in 2023.

Mushroom Poisoning in Dogs

Learn the signs, causes and treatment for mushroom toxicosis in dogs

Understanding Trazodone Toxicosis

Trazodone is becoming increasingly popular in veterinary medicine to treat anxiety-related behavioral issues, but it can be dangerous.

Veterinary Professionals: Sign Our Petition Calling for Greater Access to Veterinary Telemedicine!

Support expanding veterinary telemedicine by adding your name to this ASPCA petition. It's fast and easy to get care to more animals in need.

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.

Top 5 Tips About Kidney Killers in Cats and Dogs

We've gathered five top tips from a recent webinar about NSAIDs and other things that can cause acute kidney damage in pets.

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.

Vet Tech Corner: 3 Tips For Giving Activated Charcoal

Administering activated charcoal can be a difficult and messy business, but these three tips from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center can help.

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