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Toilet Bowl Water: The Dangers Aren’t Crystal Clear

It’s a mystery why pets find toilet bowl water so delicious, but beside the aesthetics there may be genuine causes for concern.

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.

What Is Ivermectin?

Discover how ivermectin is used in veterinary medicine and the potentially harmful side effects caused by accidental exposure in pets.

Aldicarb Toxicity & Treatment

Read about treatment options for Aldicarb, or Tres Pasitos, a highly dangerous "hot" carbamate pesticide that can make pets very ill.

Vet Tech Corner: 3 Tips For Giving Activated Charcoal

Administering activated charcoal can be a difficult and messy business, but these three tips from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center can help.

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.

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?

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.

Spring-Blooming Bulbs: Year-Round Problem

Not all bulbs are created equal, and there's a wide range of concern around them. Review this list to make sure you’re up to date.

Five Tips for Treating Cat Permethrin Toxicosis

Flea season means you may be seeing permethrin toxicosis in cats, so remember these five tips in your treatment plans.

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