Celebrating Our Pets
I’m a day late for this news release, but I didn’t want my readers to miss out! MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Aug. 3, 2026) – If most cats have nine lives, Shadow is looking to hit double digits. “Oh, he’s very old,” quipped Ruby McDonald, who lives in Orlando with her older husband Mike, their elderly dog … Continue reading 22-Year-Old Cat Ingests Potentially Deadly Opioid
Acetaminophen Is New to Both Dog and Cat Lists This Year Every day, the toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline deal with potentially thousands of different pet toxins, but certain substances seem to rise to the top of the list every year. Pet lovers of North America, we give you the Top 10 Pet Poisons … Continue reading Top 10 Pet Poisons of 2025 – Pet Poison Helpline®
Pet Goose Accidentally Ingests Marijuana Joint (From: The Pet Poison Helpline®) It turns out, Gertie the goose wasn’t cooked, she was baked. For those who partake in medical or recreational marijuana, the toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline reviewed their case files for any unusual cannabis-related calls. “Although dogs are far more likely to have … Continue reading Toxicology Experts Receive Thousands of Cannabis-related Calls Each Year
Treating a Poisoned Pet at Home Can Still Require Medical Assistance from Pet Poison Helpline® Every pet owner knows that something dropped on the floor, or left on a counter, can be fair game for the family pet to eat, but that’s not the only way animals get into a potentially toxic situation. Pets … Continue reading If Your Pet Eats Something Toxic, Hold the Hydrogen Peroxide
March may be a month for luck and good fortune, but did you know that the iconic shamrock is actually toxic to cats and dogs? You may be surprised by how many common household plants and human foods are poisonous to pets. As pet parents, our hearts break when our furry loved ones get sick. … Continue reading Know What’s Poisonous to Your Dogs – National Animal Poison Prevention Week
