Aspca Animal Poison Control Center

This episode covers our winter hazards - from Christmas and Haunaka to St. Patrick's Day!

Decontamination after an exposure to a toxin may be the first step you think of when your pet gets into something it shouldn't; however, in some instances this is the LAST thing that should be done.  Listen in as the ASPCA's Jeffery Backus discusses the ins and outs of decontamination.

In this episode, Jeff Backus reviews common summer hazards and the signs we would expect to develop once our pets have been exposed to these toxins. 

The weather is warming up, flowers are emerging, and we are all starting to venture out to enjoy the great outdoors. This is the perfect time to discuss some tox concerns that are unique to the spring season!

At the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center we receive thousands of calls about human foods that were ingested by pets. We know there are many foods that are toxic to our animal friends, but what foods ARE SAFE? This podcast covers some fruits and vegetables that are generally considered safe. 

Each year the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center compiles its data and releases the top 10 categories of toxins that pets encounter each year. Here is a countdown to our Top Ten Toxins of 2022!

In this episode, Jeff Backus sits down with Dr. AJ Jeffers to talk about myths in toxicology.  Make sure to subscribe to our channel to stay up-to-date, and check out more information on animal toxins at www.aspca.org/poison.

In this episode, Jill Peisker sits down with Dr. Tina Wismer to talk about summer pet toxins and how to prevent a pet poisoning. For more information on keeping your summer garden safe for pets, check out our blog post here. Make sure to subscribe to our channel to stay up-to-date, and check out more information on animal toxins at www.aspca.org/poison. We also have an app, which you can find on the Apple and Google Play stores, that details common and not-so-common toxins for dogs, cats, birds, and horses. Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter and Instagram

In this episode, Jill Peisker sits down with Dr. Tina Wismer to talk about the huge increase in calls we've seen related to marijuana, what the signs and symptoms are of those exposures, and how to keep your animals safe. For more information visit our blog post about marijuana and dogs here. Make sure to subscribe to our channel to stay up-to-date, and check out more information on animal toxins at www.aspca.org/poison. We also have an app, which you can find on the Apple and Google Play stores, that details common and not-so-common toxins for dogs, cats, birds, and horses. Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter and Instagram

In this episode, Jill Peisker sits down with Dr. Tina Wismer to talk about how to keep your garden safe for your furry friends. Make sure to subscribe to our channel to stay up-to-date, and check out more information on animal toxins at www.aspca.org/poison. We also have an app, which you can find on the Apple and Google Play stores, that details common and not-so-common toxins for dogs, cats, birds, and horses. Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter and Instagram

In the third and final installment of our Holiday Hazards series, and our last podcast of 2018, Jill Peisker and Dr. Kirsten Waratuke discuss potential pet poison dangers for New Years. Don't miss this in-depth look into everything from crafts to illicit drugs that may cause issues for your pets.    As we close out 2018, we want to make sure to thank you for listening, and look forward to an exciting year ahead.

Tune in as Jill Peisker and Dr. Kirsten Waratuke discuss some Holiday Hazards in part one of this three part series.

During this podcast, we will be discussing disposable fly traps and the concerns surrounding them if they are ingested by our pets.

The most common misconception about chocolate is that if your pet eats any chocolate he is going to die.  What is a dose of concern for chocolate?  Find out in our podcast that discusses chocolate and when you need to worry about this substance.  

In this podcast, we discuss what potential poison dangers may be lurking around a pool and how to best keep your pets safe. 

Many of us enjoy growing our own fruits and vegetables in the summer.  Unfortunately, several of these plants can be harmful to pets.  In this podcast, we will discuss which plants we should be careful to keep away from our pets, and which ones can be potentially toxic.  

Is sunscreen safe to use on your pets? In this podcast we will discuss whether or not it’s safe to use on sunscreen on your pets. 

In today’s podcast we will discuss how to properly apply flea and tick products to your pets.  

In this podcast, we’ll talk about your everyday cough drop and the dangers they can pose to your pets if ingested.