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Why Sugary Candy is Dangerous to Dogs

The sugar in concentrated candy, such as gumdrops, can create a water and electrolyte imbalance and lead to serious problems in dogs.

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.

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!”

Top 5 Tips About Opioids & Your Practice

Here are five top tips from a webinar by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on recognizing and treating opioid ingestion in animals.

The Skinny on Weight-Loss & Other Supplements

When prescribing medication you're confident that drug and milligram strength are as labeled, but when it comes to OTC supplements that's not always the case.

Top 5 Halloween Safety Tips for Vets and Pets

The ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center provides 5 top tips for veterinarians and other animal-health experts to safety navigate Halloween tricks and treats

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.

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.

Back-to-School Safety Tips for Pets

Backpacks and lunchboxes can present hazards to animals in the home, so share these back-to-school safety tips with clients, adopters and your community.

Veterinary Professionals: Sign Our Petition Calling for Greater Access to Veterinary Telemedicine!

Support expanding veterinary telemedicine by adding your name to this ASPCA petition. It's fast and easy to get care to more animals in need.