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Top 5 Tips About Kidney Killers in Cats and Dogs

We've gathered five top tips from a recent webinar about NSAIDs and other things that can cause acute kidney damage in pets.

Proper Use of Emetics in Dogs and Cats

Emetics can play a key role when animals have been exposed to a toxin, but it’s important to know the best ways to use them.

When Not to Use Emetics in Dogs and Cats

This article explains when emetics shouldn’t be used, and what to do when inducing emesis in cats and dogs goes wrong.

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.

Treating Toxins with Activated Charcoal in Dogs and Cats

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

Clinical Features and Outcomes of Strangulating Hair Mats in Dogs

Learn how forensic veterinarians studied the clinical features and radiographic characteristics of chronically matted hair and strangulating hair mats in dogs and what it might mean for practicing veterinarians.

Tips for Treating Baclofen and Metaldehyde Poisoning in Dogs and Cats

Use these lifesaving tips from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control to treat baclofen and metalhyde poisonings in dogs and cats.

Top Toxic Causes of Megaesophagus in Dogs

Megaesophagus should be considered in dogs with a history of exposure to any of the following toxins and/or who are showing signs of toxicosis.

The Most Common Sleep Aid Toxicities in Cats and Dogs

Several medications and supplements are available for humans who struggle to get restful sleep, but inadvertent exposures to these in pets often require veterinary care.

Using Model Dogs to Assess Aggression in Fight-Bred Dogs

Review research by the ASPCA on using a life-sized, plush model dog to screen for dog-directed aggression in canines used in illegal dogfighting.

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