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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?

Marijuana Toxicosis in Animals

Marijuana –or weed– exposure is common in pets, and though it's generally not life-threatening, the nature or amount of ingestion can complicate treatment.

Top 10 Pet Toxins of 2020

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

Managing Veterinary Medication Administration Errors

Sometimes patients are administered medications or other products via the wrong route. The APCC has suggestions on what to do if this happens.

Equine Toxins Shareable Posters and Graphics

Keep equine safety top of mind at your rescue and in your community with this colorful poster and shareable graphic

Common Human Snack Toxicities in Pets

While the dangers of pets ingesting chocolate are well known to pet owners, the risks of other snacks—like grapes and raisins—may not be. Learn what to do if you’re presented with an animal who has ingested these common people foods.

Vet Tech Corner: Ocular Decontamination

When you're flushing the eyes of a wiggly pet, every minute seems like a lifetime. Do you really need to flush that long?

Vet Tech Corner: LSD Toxicosis in Animals

Treatment for LSD exposure in animals is generally simple, and focuses on maintaining a safe environment for recovery.

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.

The Hiding Places & Pet Dangers of Xylitol

Xylitol is appearing in more and more places, from coffee to cough drops. It’s a big danger to pets, so you may want to share this handy list.

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