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Understanding and Treating Lead Toxicosis

While it’s not a common issue in dogs and cats, cases of lead toxicity do happen, so the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center offers this primer.

The Most Common Sleep Aid Toxicities in Cats and Dogs

Several medications and supplements are available for humans who struggle to get restful sleep, but inadvertent exposures to these in pets often require veterinary care.

Top 10 Pet Toxins of 2021

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

Debunking Internet Myths & Rumors About Pet Toxins

Be sure you know answers about these common tox myths for the next time a client says “But I read it online!”

Most Common Toxicologic Causes of Tremors in Cats

For cats, the most common toxic cause of tremors ispermethrin. Find out the other toxins that cause tremors in cats.

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.

Bordetella and Mistaken Injections

Brush up on treatment options when a Bordetella vaccine is accidentally injected rather than the correct intranasal administration.

Hypernatremia and Activated Charcoal

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

Toxic Component in Grapes and Raisins Identified

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

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.

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