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Top 10 Pet Toxins of 2023

Find out which toxins resulted in the most calls to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center in 2023.

APCC Toxin Exposure Triage Sheet

This triage sheet was created for veterinary clinics needing fast, thorough information about pets who have ingested a toxic substance.

Bordetella and Mistaken Injections

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

Understanding Trazodone Toxicosis

Trazodone is becoming increasingly popular in veterinary medicine to treat anxiety-related behavioral issues, but it can be dangerous.

How to Make a Pet First Aid Kit

Share our DIY pet first-aid kit with your adopters, clients and community.

Moldy Food Dangers to Pets

At the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, not a day goes by that a call doesn’t come in about a tremoring dog or cat.

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.

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.

When Pet Poisonings Affect Your Staff

Some pet poisonings can affect not just your patient, but your staff’s health as well. This list will alert you when extra caution is needed.

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?