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Blue-Green Algae and Other Water Toxins & Treatments

Reports of toxic pet exposures to blue green algae have increased of late, so here's what you need to know for diagnosis and treatment.

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.

How to Treat Rodenticide Poisoning in Horses

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

Understanding and Treating Cough Drop Toxicity in Pets

ASPCA Poison Control receives many calls throughout the year about pets ingesting cough drops—and there is, indeed, cause for concern.

Vet Tech Corner: Poison Prevention Tips for Puppies and Kittens

When counseling new puppy and kitten owners, share these lifesaving tips from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.

Why Sugary Candy is Dangerous to Dogs

The sugar in concentrated candy, such as gumdrops, can create a water and electrolyte imbalance and lead to serious problems in dogs.

Birth Control Pill and HRT Exposure in Pets

Birth control pills and HRT are commonly found in households and animals routinely find and ingest them. How concerned should you be?

Common Feline Toxic Exposures and Their Treatment

Learn to recognize and treat common feline toxicities including acetaminophen, NSAIDs and more

17 Plants Poisonous to Pets

Some of the prettiest household decorations can be the most lethal to pets. Find out which household plants could make your animals ill.

5-HTP and Pets: A Potentially Lethal Combination

5-HTP is popularly used for appetite suppression, mood enhancement and relieving insomnia. But when pets get into supplements, serious problems can occur.

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