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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?

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.

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.

Understanding and Treating Laundry Detergent Ingestion

This article looks at the danger of detergent ingestion, especially detergent “pods” and what treatments are indicated.

Pseudoephedrine Toxicity in Pets

While cold and flu medications commonly contain multiple ingredients, pseudoephedrine is one that often causes serious problems.

Oleander: Beautiful but Deadly to Pets

Attractive oleander, which is commonly grown in southern and western parts of the country, is very poisonous plant for many animals.

Top 10 Pet Toxins of 2023

Find out which toxins resulted in the most calls to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center in 2023.

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.

Toxicology Emergency? These Questions Will Help Ensure Accurate, Usable History

Asking the right questions is crucial when a patient has a possible toxicology emergency. Here's what the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center suggests.

Moldy Food Dangers to Pets

At the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, not a day goes by that a call doesn’t come in about a tremoring dog or cat.

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