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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.

Winter Holiday Hazards Survival Guide for Pets and Their People

From medicines to goodies to plants—plus the big 5 holiday toxin dangers—this simple list of holiday No No No may help save pets’ lives.

Spotlight on Therapeutics: Apomorphine, Vitamin K1 & Benzodiazepines

Apomorphine, Vitamin K1 and benzodiazepines are commonly used to help decontamination and treat toxicoses.

Top 5 Tips for Treating Illicit Drug Exposures

An APCC webinar covered signs of a wide range of drug exposures as well as various treatment plans. Here are five top tips from that lecture.

Toxic Component in Grapes and Raisins Identified

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

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.

Treating Toxins with Activated Charcoal in Dogs and Cats

Learn best practices for using activated charcoal to treat poison ingestion by pets.

Urine Drug Screens for Pets: What You Need to Know

Is an OTC urine drug screen effective in treating animals who may have been exposed to drugs? The APCC says "yes" and explains how and why they should be used.

Top 4 July 4th Pet Toxins

Fireworks, food, lawn products and pool chemicals: Do you know how to treat these top July 4 toxicities? Read tips from ASPCA Poison Control.

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

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