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Understanding and Treating Cough Drop Toxicity in Pets

ASPCA Poison Control receives many calls throughout the year about pets ingesting cough drops—and there is, indeed, cause for concern.

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.

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.

Treating Animals for Coin Ingestion

What should you watch for with coin ingestions? Know what metals lurk in what coins, and what it all means for your canine and feline patients

Hypernatremia and Activated Charcoal

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

Top 4 July 4th Pet Toxins

Fireworks, food, lawn products and pool chemicals: Do you know how to treat these top July 4 toxicities? Read tips from ASPCA Poison Control.

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: Poison Prevention Tips for Puppies and Kittens

When counseling new puppy and kitten owners, share these lifesaving tips from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.

Toxic Component in Grapes and Raisins Identified

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

Ecstasy Toxicosis in Animals

Since Ecstasy contains multiple ingredients, pets exposed to the drug will need treatment for both amphetamine and caffeine exposure.

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