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Toxicology & Poison Control

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center provides toxicology education, consulting services, review of case data and a 24/7 veterinary diagnostic and treatment hotline. Toxins lurk in unexpected places—and finding which one was ingested and then deciding the best steps to take can be a daunting task.

To help you know what to look for and what to do when you find it, we’ve got a wealth of information from expert toxicologists at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control.

Top toxins, seizure causes, overlooked exposures, latest treatment plans, clinic resources such as triage and intake forms, educational posters and social media shares—we’ve got all that and more for you.

You’ll find a wealth of toxicology articles, information on our Veterinary Lifeline Partner Program plus free podcasts, webinars and RACE-approved online courses.

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Hazardous or Harmless? Discover Which Fall Plants Are Toxic to Pets

Some popular fall plants like mums can be toxic to pets—find out which of these ten autumn beauties might be dangerous to dogs, cats, or horses.

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Tools & Job Aids

Hepatotoxicant Table

Download this handy table for an easy reminder of common hepatotoxicants, their clinical signs, recommended treatments, and more.

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5 Back-to-School Pet Toxins to Keep on Your Radar

Get the latest on five back-to-school pet toxins and keep dogs and cats safe while children are learning from home.

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Tools & Job Aids

Six Tips to Keep Pets Safe While Cleaning

Download this handy poster from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center and share it with your community to keep pets safe while cleaning

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Bread Ingestion in Pets on the Rise

While baked bread likely won’t cause a life-threatening problem in pets, raw dough can be fatal. Learn why dough is dangerous and what to do if a dog or cat ingests it.

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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.