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Top Tips About Avian Toxicities

This article contains top tips about avian toxicities and veterinary care.

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.

Don’t DEET That Dog!

Bugs may be pesky, but DEET can be deadly. Pass this info on to your adopters or veterinary patients!

The Overdose Dangers of Calcium Channel Blockers

Calcium channel blockers are cardiac drugs that are commonly used in veterinary medicine. They are also the cause of common, dangerous overdoses in pets.

Vet Tech Corner: Cellulose Rodenticides

While cellulose rodenticides can be an issue for pets if ingested in large amounts, they rarely cause significant signs. Here’s what you need to know.

Ecstasy Toxicosis in Animals

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

The Two Most Common St. Patrick’s Day Toxins

Alcohol, shamrocks—read up on the two most common St. Patrick’s Day toxins and how to treat them.

Toilet Bowl Water: The Dangers Aren’t Crystal Clear

It’s a mystery why pets find toilet bowl water so delicious, but beside the aesthetics there may be genuine causes for concern.

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.

Hallucinogenic Mushroom Toxicosis in Animals

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