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Winter Holiday Hazards Survival Guide for Pets and Their People

From medicines to goodies to plants—plus the big 5 holiday toxin dangers—this simple list of holiday No No No may help save pets’ lives.

Common Vitamins and Pet Toxicities

An estimated 31% of people in the U.S. take multivitamins, and that means a lot of pet ingestions. What are the dangers and treatment options?

Treating Acute Water Intoxication in Pets

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center explains what to watch for with water intoxication and how to treat it.

Fuzzy Green Poisoners: Caterpillar Toxicosis in Pets

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

Dextromethorphan Ingestion in Pets

Dextromethorphan is a common ingredient in over-the-counter cold, congestion, and flu medications, and pets who ingest it may need veterinary care.

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.

Treating Firefly Toxicosis in Lizards

Learn more about treating firefly toxicosis in lizards.

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.

Venom Reactions and Treatment Options

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center warns that components of venom can create cellular injury, elicit an inflammatory response, trigger histamine release and act as a possible allergen.

The Most Common Sleep Aid Toxicities in Cats and Dogs

Several medications and supplements are available for humans who struggle to get restful sleep, but inadvertent exposures to these in pets often require veterinary care.