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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.

Deadly Dangers of Homemade Slime and Pets

Homemade slime is a current fad among the young, but can wreak havoc on dogs who ingest it. Here's what you should know about the ingredients and their effect.

Topical Creams and Pets: A Dangerous Combination

In this article veterinarians explain what ingredients in topical creams for pain relief are problematic in more than one species.

5 Pet Safety Tips for Storm Preparedness

These tips from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center can help your clients and adopters keep pets safe and calm during stormy weather.

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.

Sunscreen and Zinc Oxide Ingestion in Pets

Learn about the active ingredients in sunscreen and zinc oxide to develop a treatment plan for dogs and cats who ingest these potential toxins.

Back-to-School Safety Tips for Pets

Backpacks and lunchboxes can present hazards to animals in the home, so share these back-to-school safety tips with clients, adopters and your community.

When Pet Poisonings Affect Your Staff

Some pet poisonings can affect not just your patient, but your staff’s health as well. This list will alert you when extra caution is needed.

When Owners Are Reluctant to Bring Pets In for Toxicology Tests

When there's suspicion that a pet may have ingested something toxic but the owner is reluctant to bring her in for a veterinary exam, what can you do?

Allergy Medications that are Toxic for Pets

Spring is in the air and allergy season is here so keep pets safe from common allergy medications.

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