Tremorgenic Mycotoxin Intoxication in Pets

Tremorgenic Mycotoxin Intoxication in Pets

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet was exposed to tremorgenic mycotoxins or anything else found in the garbage or compost pile, 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 […]

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Zante Currant Toxicity in Pets

Zante Currant Toxicity in Pets

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested grapes, raisins, or Zante currants, 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 […]

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Top 5 Preventable Pet ER Visits

Top 5 Preventable Pet ER Visits

We see a lot of distinct types of pet emergencies working in an animal emergency hospital. While many of these cases are unforeseeable, some pet emergencies are preventable! Back in January of 2021, Dr. Anna Morrow, one of our emergency veterinarians, joined us on Facebook Live to discuss the top five preventable pet ER visits and what pet owners can do to ensure these emergencies don’t happen to their […]

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Four Common Houseplants that are Toxic to Cats and Dogs

Four Common Houseplants that are Toxic to Cats and Dogs

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested a toxic plant, 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. […]

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Insect Repellent Toxicity & Pets: What Pet Owners Need to Know

Insect Repellent Toxicity & Pets: What Pet Owners Need to Know

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet was exposed to DEET sprays and products with toxic essential oils or your cat ingested your dog’s preventatives that contain Permethrin, these are considered “ORANGE” – or urgent cases – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining […]

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Seven Common Pet Toxins in Your Garden

Seven Common Pet Toxins in Your Garden

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. […]

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Common Easter Pet Dangers

Common Easter Pet Dangers

Happy Easter! Many people celebrate with Easter egg hunts, baskets full of fun goodies for the kids, beautiful spring bouquets, and a Sunday feast. For pet owners though, the holiday also poses many hazards. From deadly plants to toxic foods to dangerous décor, here are the six most common Easter pet dangers!   1. Easter Lilies  While they are beautiful flowers, Easter lilies are extremely toxic to cats – […]

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Seven St. Patrick’s Day Pet Dangers

Seven St. Patrick’s Day Pet Dangers

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! No matter your heritage, this holiday has become a day to celebrate Irish culture with traditional foods, beers, music, dancing, and green – green everywhere! With parades and usual festivities canceled due to the pandemic, we’re left with the option to celebrate at home. Pets will therefore have more exposure to potential toxins and hazards. But you don’t have […]

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Common Christmas Pet Dangers | An Ultimate Guide for Pet Owners

Common Christmas Pet Dangers | An Ultimate Guide for Pet Owners

Christmas is approaching and during this holiday season, our animal emergency hospital sees a trend of holiday-themed pet dangers that could have been prevented. To help your family avoid a trip to our ER this Christmas, we’ve compiled some of our previous blogs to create this ultimate list of the most common Christmas pet dangers […]

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Antifreeze Poisoning in Pets

Antifreeze Poisoning in Pets

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested antifreeze, 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 […]

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