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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.

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?

How Agencies Can Partner with NFR

The NFR (National Field Response) Response Partner Program allows the ASPCA to join forces with local and national shelters

Dangers and Veterinary Treatments for Household Battery Ingestion

The ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center shares important tips for recognizing and treating battery poisoning in pets.

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.

5 Toxins That Can Cause Blindness in Cats and Dogs

A few toxins can cause blindness, and the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center presents a primer so you can effectively treat a patient’s exposure.

Allergy Medications that are Toxic for Pets

Spring is in the air and allergy season is here so keep pets safe from common allergy medications.

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.

Safety Net

These resources can help you keep pets in homes by providing owners with behavioral and housing help, as well as viable rehoming options.

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?