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Oct 8, 2021

Now that the colder months are upon us, snow and ice are sure to strike at some point as well. This means that many people will be using a variety of ice melt products to keep sidewalks and driveways safe.  But are these safe for pets and what's the difference between solid and liquid ice melt exposures? 


Oct 8, 2021

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is used in many products such as gum, mints, candy, baked goods, and toothpaste, as a sweetener. The amount of xylitol in products varies widely and is changing all of the time. Learn where to look for xylitol in various products, and how to treat it if a pet is exposed.


Oct 8, 2021

Amphetamines are among the most commonly encountered substances at the Animal Poison Control Center. Whether the exposure is to prescription ADHD/ADD medications or to illicit amphetamines, patient presentation and management would be the same or similar.  In this podcast, we will dissect the types of exposures we see...


Oct 8, 2021

An owner calls the office in need of advice. The family dog was just sprayed by a skunk. What do you do? Aside from the obvious and instantaneous change in body odor, what clinical signs should we monitor for? What is the best way to eliminate the stench? Are there any serious sequelae that may develop? In today’s Tox...


Oct 8, 2021

There are multiple types of mushrooms and toxicity varies significantly. In this podcast, we focus on 4 types of mushrooms that are expected to cause signs within a few hours.