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How to Treat Life-Threatening Lamotrigine Ingestion in Pets

Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant used in human medicine, but in companion animals it can cause seizures and severe cardiac arrhythmias.

The Rising Danger of Hops Ingestion in Pets

Did you know that exposure to brewing hops (or the fruit of the hops plants) can cause severe and life-threatening clinical signs in dogs?

Urine Drug Screens for Pets: What You Need to Know

Is an OTC urine drug screen effective in treating animals who may have been exposed to drugs? The APCC says "yes" and explains how and why they should be used.

The Unpalatable Lure of Glow Jewelry

Glow jewelry exposures happen frequently at Halloween when curious cats and dogs nibble on the discarded items. Here’s what vets and pet owners need to know.

Six Tips to Keep Pets Safe While Cleaning

Download this handy poster from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center and share it with your community to keep pets safe while cleaning

How to Treat Rodenticide Poisoning in Horses

The ASPCA Poison Control Center offers recommendations for rodenticides ingested by horses.

Most Common Causes of Toxin Seizures in Cats

We’ve created a chart that shows the most common toxins that cause seizures in cats. Share this information with your clients to help ward off problems before t

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?

When Not to Use Emetics in Dogs and Cats

This article explains when emetics shouldn’t be used, and what to do when inducing emesis in cats and dogs goes wrong.

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.