Pet Poison Helpline

Salted dough Christmas ornaments are a great holiday tradition, but they can also be a deadly snack for unwatched pets. Find out what happened to Shandy when she ate an entire tray of freshly baked tree decorations last Christmas! petpoisonhelpline.com/toxintails/can…

When a pet accidentally ingests multiple human medications, pet owners and veterinary professionals may need additional toxicology advice. Find out how Pet Poison Helpline professionals helped with three different multi-drug cases. petpoisonhelpline.com/pet-safety-tip…

Cool weather fan or not, it is important to be prepared for the cooler weather for both you and your pet. The cooler weather brings many toxins that can be found in compost/mulch piles, holiday foods, antifreeze, decorations, and rodenticides. petpoisonhelpline.com/pet-owner-blog…

Halloween is full of all types of frights, including many that can send pets to the hospital. Check out the other scary dangers besides chocolate, like spiders and snakes, that can turn Halloween celebrations into a nightmare! petpoisonhelpline.com/toxintails/spi…

Many people enjoy snacking on apricot kernels, but most don’t realize they contain cyanide and are dangerous to pets if ingested in large quantities. Find out what happened when Subaru devoured a bag of seeds in this month’s edition of Toxin Tails! petpoisonhelpline.com/toxintails/apr…

Because Easter is the most popular time of year to buy and bring home a rabbit, the toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline are warning rabbit owners about the dangers of using dog and cat flea medication on their floppy-eared pets. petpoisonhelpline.com/toxintails/if-…

In honor of National Poison Prevention Week, March 20-26, the toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline have compiled a list of the Top Ten Toxins commonly found in a pantry. See what dangers might be hiding in your cupboards! petpoisonhelpline.com/blog/pantry-of…

The toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline often use math to determine treatment recommendations. Check out our March Toxin Tails case, whose case number happens to match the mathematical number pi. Go figure. petpoisonhelpline.com/toxintails/ger…

Since next week is Valentine’s Day, we scoured our files to see if there were any interesting past heart-related cases we’d love to include in our Toxin Tails campaign. Here’s what happened when Callie and Dakota ingested a bag of heart medication. petpoisonhelpline.com/toxintails/hid…

This month’s Toxin Tails features Mav the Labrador Retriever, who survived a life-threatening condition after eating up to 600 sleep supplements. Check it out! petpoisonhelpline.com/toxintails/pro…

Numa, a service dog for a child with seizures who suffered seizures herself after ingesting ant poison, has been voted 2021 Toxin Tales Case of the Year. Check out Numa’s story. petpoisonhelpline.com/toxintails/ser…

Kids love to investigate presents, but pet parents need to keep an eye on electronic gifts. This month’s Toxin Tails features Nova, a probing Canadian pooch who burned her mouth and throat after chewing on alkaline batteries. Vote for case of the year! petpoisonhelpline.com/toxintails/pro…

Are your holiday visitors exposing your pets to potentially deadly medications? The toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline see an uptick in accidental human medication poisonings by pets, coinciding with two of the biggest family holidays of the year. petpoisonhelpline.com/toxintails/don…

Those chemical handwarmers may keep people nice and toasty as temperatures drop, but the iron in many brands pose a serious threat to our furry family members according to the toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline. Check out Buoy’s story. petpoisonhelpline.com/toxintails/ala…

September is National Service Dog Month, so who better to feature in this month’s Toxin Tails than Numa, a service dog for a child with seizures who suffered seizures after ingesting ant poison. petpoisonhelpline.com/toxintails/ser…

Blue-green algae and potentially toxic fertilizer are just two of the dangers facing America’s pets this summer and fall. Are you aware of these outdoor threats to your pets? petpoisonhelpline.com/toxintails/mor…

We're excited to share monthly stories highlighting an interesting case from the thousands of potential pet poisoning calls we receive. Find out what happens when a cockatiel is sprayed with room freshener in the latest installment of Toxin Tails!🦜 petpoisonhelpline.com/toxintails/the…

Summer is a special time of year. Here at Pet Poison Helpline we really love the season and enjoy spending time outside with our pets, but there are a few things we all need to remember to keep our pets extra safe this season. ow.ly/fmYP50Apeef

The beach can be such a relaxing time or even a fun outing for the family, including your family dog. Being prepared may help avoid any potential mishaps, check out these helpful safety tips for your next trip to the beach! ow.ly/sbbc50Apege

Now, more than ever, we are sticking close to home and spending a lot of time enjoying our own back yards and neighborhoods. It is an important time of year to stay alert to our pets and their potential exposures right in our own yard! ow.ly/QbY650Apehd