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The Two Most Common St. Patrick’s Day Toxins

Alcohol, shamrocks—read up on the two most common St. Patrick’s Day toxins and how to treat them.

Acrylamide Exposure in Dogs and Cats

New research on the effects of acrylamide exposure in dogs and cats.

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.

Deadly Dangers of Homemade Slime and Pets

Homemade slime is a current fad among the young, but can wreak havoc on dogs who ingest it. Here's what you should know about the ingredients and their effect.

The Rising Danger of Hops Ingestion in Pets

Did you know that exposure to brewing hops (or the fruit of the hops plants) can cause severe and life-threatening clinical signs in dogs?

The Overdose Dangers of Calcium Channel Blockers

Calcium channel blockers are cardiac drugs that are commonly used in veterinary medicine. They are also the cause of common, dangerous overdoses in pets.

Paintball Ingestions and Treatment Options

Paintball ingestions are becoming more common, so make sure you know what to watch for and the correct treatment plan for affected animals.

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.

Drunk and Disorderly: Ethanol and Yeast Dough Intoxications

Alcoholic drinks and yeast dough both have the potential to cause toxicity in pets, but unfortunately pets seem to find both quite palatable.

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.

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