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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.

Pseudoephedrine Toxicity in Pets

While cold and flu medications commonly contain multiple ingredients, pseudoephedrine is one that often causes serious problems.

Hypernatremia and Activated Charcoal

Here are some of the most commonly asked questions concerning hypernatremia from activated charcoal.

Vet Tech Corner: Tox Histories Made Simple

This downloadable form can help you get the best and most complete histories when poison cases hit your clinic.

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.

Spotlight on Therapeutics: Apomorphine, Vitamin K1 & Benzodiazepines

Apomorphine, Vitamin K1 and benzodiazepines are commonly used to help decontamination and treat toxicoses.

Toxic Component in Grapes and Raisins Identified

For years, veterinarians have wondered what made grapes toxic to pets—we think we have the answer.

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.

The Antidote to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

This colorless, odorless and tasteless killer has been named by the CDC as the leading cause of unintentional poisoning deaths in people in the United States.

Equine Toxins Shareable Posters and Graphics

Keep equine safety top of mind at your rescue and in your community with this colorful poster and shareable graphic

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