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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.

Paintball Ingestions and Treatment Options

Paintball ingestions are becoming more common, so make sure you know what to watch for and the correct treatment plan for affected animals.

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.

4 Times to Use Lipid Emulsion Therapy

Like any therapy, lipids work best when they are used under the right conditions. Here are four times when you might get the most out of them.

ASPCA Poison Control's Veterinary Toxicology Continuing Education Courses

Private-practice veterinarians and veterinary technicians will benefit from these free, toxicology courses presented by veterinarians at ASPCA Poison Control.

Treating Toxins with Activated Charcoal in Dogs and Cats

Learn best practices for using activated charcoal to treat poison ingestion by pets.

Questions to Help You Use Activated Charcoal Safely in Animals

The danger of hypernatremia is a definite worry when using activated charcoal as a treatment. To help you decrease the risk, consider these questions.

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.

Debunking Internet Myths & Rumors About Pet Toxins

Be sure you know answers about these common tox myths for the next time a client says “But I read it online!”

Moldy Food Dangers to Pets

At the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, not a day goes by that a call doesn’t come in about a tremoring dog or cat.

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