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Top 10 Pet Toxins of 2020

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

Proper Use of Emetics in Dogs and Cats

Emetics can play a key role when animals have been exposed to a toxin, but it’s important to know the best ways to use them.

Top 10 Pet Toxins of 2023

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

Laundry Detergent Ingestion Case Study

Laundry detergent ingestion can cause serious problems. This article contains tips and a treatment strategy case study.

Toxicology Emergency? These Questions Will Help Ensure Accurate, Usable History

Asking the right questions is crucial when a patient has a possible toxicology emergency. Here's what the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center suggests.

Moldy Food Dangers to Pets

At the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, not a day goes by that a call doesn’t come in about a tremoring dog or cat.

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.

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?

Treating Atomoxetine Ingestion in Dogs

How would you treat a dog who ingested atomoxetine? This case study from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center explains.

Dangers and Veterinary Treatments for Household Battery Ingestion

The ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center shares important tips for recognizing and treating battery poisoning in pets.