ASPCA Poison Control for Owners

The rise in popularity of organic "farm to table" eating, has certainly influenced the rise in the number of backyard chickens.  And backyard chickens provide an array of benefits to their caretakers.    In this podcast, we discuss potential toxins for backyard chickens.  In part one, we focus on foods to avoid feeding and risks with rodenticides.

Back to school can be a fun, exciting, but a stressful time in households,especially for our furry children.  In this podcast we will talk about back to school safety tips and changes your pets faces as the kids head back to school. 

Summertime is in full swing.  In this podcast, learn about summer pet poisons, the potential dangers they can pose to your pets, and how to prevent a potential poisoning from occurring.  Enjoy a safe and pet friendly summer!  

In today's podcast we will talk about human medication prevention tips and how you can keep your pet safe from poisonous situations. Here are a few ideas on how to minimize the possibility of accidentally exposing your pet to any medications and experiencing a pet poisoning situation. 

Most poisonings can be prevented if you know what to look for.  Here are some very important poison prevention tips and ways you can keep your pet safe from poisonous situations.

Thereare many varieties of lilies, and some can be more problematic to your petsthan others.  Discover which lily species can be a problem, and the potential dangers they can pose for your pets.

Helpful decontamination tips to remember if your pet is exposed to apotentially toxic substance.

In this podcast we'll talk about xylitol, where this product is found, and the potential danger it can pose to your pets.

In this podcast, we'll talk about hand warmers and the potential danger these can pose to your pets.

In this podcast, we highlight the dangers of lighter fluid and the potential side effects it can cause if pets are exposed to this substance.  Animals are usually exposed to lighter fluids when they lick up the substance, or when they bite the containers.  Learn the common side effects, and the most important things to remember during a lighter fluid exposure.