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Acrylamide Exposure in Dogs and Cats

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

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.

Top 10 Pet Toxins of 2021

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

How to Treat Life-Threatening Lamotrigine Ingestion in Pets

Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant used in human medicine, but in companion animals it can cause seizures and severe cardiac arrhythmias.

Understanding and Treating Laundry Detergent Ingestion

This article looks at the danger of detergent ingestion, especially detergent “pods” and what treatments are indicated.

Common Vitamins and Pet Toxicities

An estimated 31% of people in the U.S. take multivitamins, and that means a lot of pet ingestions. What are the dangers and treatment options?

Pseudoephedrine Toxicity in Pets

While cold and flu medications commonly contain multiple ingredients, pseudoephedrine is one that often causes serious problems.

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.

Marijuana Toxicosis in Animals

Marijuana –or weed– exposure is common in pets, and though it's generally not life-threatening, the nature or amount of ingestion can complicate treatment.

Top 10 Pet Toxins of 2020