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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.

Hallucinogenic Mushroom Toxicosis in Animals

“Magic” mushroom exposure in dogs can produce vocalization, mydriasis, ataxia, tachycardia, disorientation, hyperthermia and anxiety.

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.

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.

10 Toxicity Hacks for Your Veterinary Practice

To make life at your veterinary practice a bit easier, here are 10 tips and tricks for toxic emergencies.

Understanding and Treating Laundry Detergent Ingestion

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

Reduce the Risk of Feeding Horses Contaminated Hay

While horses may normally avoid ingesting noxious weeds or moldy hay, they can be more likely to ingest them when mixed into their feed.

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.

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.

Top 10 Pet Toxins of 2023

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

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