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ASPCA Poison Control: Backpack Hazards: Protecting Pets from Hidden Toxins

The start of the school year is an exciting time for many families, but it can also pose unexpected dangers to pets. Learn about the most hazardous items lurking in backpacks.

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.

Fuzzy Green Poisoners: Caterpillar Toxicosis in Pets

They’re fuzzy & fascinating, but their cuteness is deceiving. Our Poison Control Center explains.

Spectrum of Care: Appropriate Management of Toxicology Cases on a Budget

Discover how spectrum of care strategies support safe, effective treatment of toxicities through client-centered decisions, teamwork and evidence-based practice.

Managing Veterinary Medication Administration Errors

Sometimes patients are administered medications or other products via the wrong route. The APCC has suggestions on what to do if this happens.

How to Manage Clinical Presentation for Pets Exposed to Recreational Drugs

Recreational drugs are a top exposure seen in pets. Learn about the most common substances and how to manage their clinical effects.

Antibiotics and Seizures in Pets

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center notes that antibiotics are a cause of toxin seizures in animals, and this article explains what to watch for.

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.

Proper Use of Emetics in Dogs and Cats

Emetics can play a key role when animals have been exposed to a toxin, but it’s important to know the best ways to use them.

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.

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