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How to Treat Life-Threatening Lamotrigine Ingestion in Pets

Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant used in human medicine, but in companion animals it can cause seizures and severe cardiac arrhythmias.

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.

Heartworm in Animal Shelter Populations

Clinical signs, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of heartworm in dogs, especially those housed in an animal shelter, are discussed.

6 Tips for Placing Special Needs Horses

Learn 6 tips for placing special needs and unrideable equine into good homes.

New ASPCA Survey: Vast Majority of Dogs and Cats Acquired During Pandemic Still in Their Homes

As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, 90% of dogs and 87% of cats are still in their homes.

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.

Treating Toxins with Activated Charcoal in Dogs and Cats

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

Animal Housing in Shelters: Primary Enclosures, Kennels, Cages & Rooms

Proper housing in animal shelters is essential in providing quality and humane animal care.

Most Common Causes of Toxin Seizures in Cats

We’ve created a chart that shows the most common toxins that cause seizures in cats. Share this information with your clients to help ward off problems.

Birth Control Pill and HRT Exposure in Pets

Birth control pills and HRT are commonly found in households and animals routinely find and ingest them. How concerned should you be?

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