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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.

Vet Tech Corner: Zinc Oxide Ingestion

Zinc oxide ointment can cause clinical signs quickly, but it is typically something that can be managed at home.

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.

Bread Ingestion in Pets on the Rise

While baked bread likely won’t cause a life-threatening problem in pets, raw dough can be fatal. Learn why dough is dangerous and what to do if a dog or cat ingests it.

Spotlight on Therapeutics: Apomorphine, Vitamin K1 & Benzodiazepines

Apomorphine, Vitamin K1 and benzodiazepines are commonly used to help decontamination and treat toxicoses.

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.

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.

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?

Hypernatremia and Activated Charcoal

Here are some of the most commonly asked questions concerning hypernatremia from activated charcoal.

Fipronil Intoxication in Rabbits

How would you treat a rabbit who was exposed to fipronil? Test your strategy with this case study.

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