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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.

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.

4 Harmful Thanksgiving Foods for Pets

Keep your animals safe. Find out how to treat Thanksgiving pet poisons, including onions, garlic, turkey bones, bouillon and baked goods.

The Skinny on Weight-Loss & Other Supplements

When prescribing medication you're confident that drug and milligram strength are as labeled, but when it comes to OTC supplements that's not always the case.

Common Human Snack Toxicities in Pets

While the dangers of pets ingesting chocolate are well known to pet owners, the risks of other snacks—like grapes and raisins—may not be. Learn what to do if you’re presented with an animal who has ingested these common people foods.

Top 10 Pet Toxins of 2023

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

5 Back-to-School Pet Toxins to Keep on Your Radar

Get the latest on five back-to-school pet toxins and keep dogs and cats safe while children are learning from home.

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?

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.

Mushroom Poisoning in Dogs

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