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5 Toxins That Can Cause Blindness in Cats and Dogs

A few toxins can cause blindness, and the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center presents a primer so you can effectively treat a patient’s exposure.

How to Treat Chocolate Ingestion in Dogs

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center explains the right treatment plans for various chocolate exposures in dogs and cats.

How to Make a Pet First Aid Kit

Share our DIY pet first-aid kit with your adopters, clients and community.

Fertilizers: A Growing Problem for Pets

Fertilizer ingestion is common with small animals, reports the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.

Drunk and Disorderly: Ethanol and Yeast Dough Intoxications

Alcoholic drinks and yeast dough both have the potential to cause toxicity in pets, but unfortunately pets seem to find both quite palatable.

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.

Ecstasy Toxicosis in Animals

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

Oleander: Beautiful but Deadly to Pets

Attractive oleander, which is commonly grown in southern and western parts of the country, is very poisonous plant for many animals.

Ethylene Glycol and Antifreeze Poisoning in Pets

Antifreeze ingestion can be difficult, but a common component is ethylene glycol. EG is also present in other products, so polish up your treatment knowledge.

What Is Ivermectin?

Discover how ivermectin is used in veterinary medicine and the potentially harmful side effects caused by accidental exposure in pets.