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Understanding and Treating Lead Toxicosis

While it’s not a common issue in dogs and cats, cases of lead toxicity do happen, so the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center offers this primer.

Top Toxic Causes of Megaesophagus in Dogs

Megaesophagus should be considered in dogs with a history of exposure to any of the following toxins and/or who are showing signs of toxicosis.

Questions to Help You Use Activated Charcoal Safely in Animals

The danger of hypernatremia is a definite worry when using activated charcoal as a treatment. To help you decrease the risk, consider these questions.

Toxic Component in Grapes and Raisins Identified!

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

Top 10 Pet Toxins of 2021

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

Ice Melt Toxicity in Pets

Learn the symptoms and treatments for ice melt ingestion in pets. Plus, discover pet-friendly alternatives to melting snow and ice.

Dangers & Veterinary Treatment Options for Cold & Flu Medications in Pets

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center created this library of cold and flu medication toxicities and treatments.

People Foods Pets Should Never Eat

This list of people foods that should always be off-limits to pets was prepared by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Share it!

Topical Creams and Pets: A Dangerous Combination

In this article veterinarians explain what ingredients in topical creams for pain relief are problematic in more than one species.

4 Harmful Thanksgiving Foods for Pets

Keep your animals safe. Find out how to treat Thanksgiving pet poisons, including onions, garlic, turkey bones, bouillon and baked goods.