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Common Human Snack Toxicities in Pets

While the dangers of pets ingesting chocolate are well known to pet owners, the risks of other snacks—like grapes and raisins—may not be. Learn what to do if you’re presented with an animal who has ingested these common people foods.

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.

What Is Ivermectin?

Discover how ivermectin is used in veterinary medicine and the potentially harmful side effects caused by accidental exposure in pets.

Blue-Green Algae and Other Water Toxins & Treatments

Reports of toxic pet exposures to blue green algae have increased of late, so here's what you need to know for diagnosis and treatment.

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.

Ecstasy Toxicosis in Animals

Since Ecstasy contains multiple ingredients, pets exposed to the drug will need treatment for both amphetamine and caffeine exposure.

Spotlight on Therapeutics: Apomorphine, Vitamin K1 & Benzodiazepines

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

Top 5 Easter Toxins

Here are five particularly prevalent Easter toxins you can share, plus a free poster.

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.

Understanding and Treating Cough Drop Toxicity in Pets

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control receives many calls throughout the year about pets ingesting cough drops—and there is, indeed, cause for concern.