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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?

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.

Top 5 Tips About Kidney Killers in Cats and Dogs

We've gathered five top tips from a recent webinar about NSAIDs and other things that can cause acute kidney damage in pets.

Toxic Component in Grapes and Raisins Identified

For years, veterinarians have wondered what made grapes toxic to pets—we think we have the answer.

How to Treat Albuterol Ingestion

Albuterol, an asthma treatment, is a common toxic ingestion. ASPCA Poison Control explains the best treatments for pets who've been exposed to it.

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.

How to Spot Which Lilies Are Dangerous to Cats & Plan Treatment

True lily plants can produce severe toxicosis and acute kidney injury in cats. Here’s how you can spot renal toxic lilies and what signs to watch for.

Top 5 Halloween Safety Tips for Vets and Pets

The ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center provides 5 top tips for veterinarians and other animal-health experts to safety navigate Halloween tricks and treats

E-cigarettes and Pets

Nicotine toxicity is not new, and whether from cigarettes, patches, insecticides or gum, the level of toxicity and signs seen remain the same.

Understanding and Treating NSAIDs Toxicities

Learn how to identify and treat NSAID poisoning in cats, dogs and other pets

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