Posts Tagged: pet toxins August 5, 2025 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota Is Compost Dangerous for Pets? Composting is an eco-friendly way to reduce household waste while creating nutrient-rich soil for your garden. However, while it’s great for the planet, compost can be surprisingly dangerous for curious pets. The smell of decomposing food may attract dogs or other animals, and eating compost can also lead to serious health problems. It’s important to […] Read More Most Common Pet Toxins If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested anything toxic, this is considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. […] Read More No Holiday Ham for Pets If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested a large amount of ham, this is considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to […] Read More What to Do if Your Pet Ingests a Battery If you know or strongly suspect your pet ingested a foreign body that is causing illness, this is considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend having your pet see your family veterinarian or local animal emergency hospital within the next 12 hours. Please call ahead of […] Read More Day of the Dead with Pets Día de los Muertos, or The Day of the Dead, is a beautiful tradition of celebrating the lives of loved ones who have passed. It’s a time for family and reflection, which is why many celebrate with vibrant altar displays. Because this is an important holiday to so many, we want to remind pet parents […] Read More Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XXI: Rootbeer’s Battle with Bromethalin If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested a toxic item, this is considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. […] Read More The Benefits of Toxicology Hotlines for Pets If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested a toxic item, this is considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. […] Read More Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XIX: A Chocolatey Conundrum If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested [insert toxin], this is considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. If veterinary care is […] Read More Understanding Caffeine Toxicity in Pets If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested a caffeine source, this is considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. If veterinary care […] Read More Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival | Episode XVII: The Collie & the THC Toxicity Case If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested THC buds or edible products, this is considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to […] Read More Older Posts
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