ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center

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.

In this episode, Jill Peisker sits down with APCC medical director Dr. Tina Wismer and discuss marijuana exposures. For more information on this topic and many more, visit our ASPCA Pro site. There we also have our free CE library, journal articles, and veterinary clinic resources.  Sign up for our monthly newsletter ToxInsider for regular updates in the world of animal toxicology. Follow us on Twitter.

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

Welcome to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center's veterinary podcast channel!We're back from hiatus! In this episode, Jill Peisker sits down with APCC medical director Dr. Tina Wismer and discuss cholecalciferol rodenticides. For more information on this topic, visit our ASPCA Pro site and sign up for our monthly newsletter ToxInsider for regular updates in the world of animal toxicology.

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.

Holiday Hazards part 2 of 3

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

Methylxanthines such as theophylline, caffeine, and theobromine, are naturally occurring alkaloids present in many plants that are used to make food and beverage products all over the world.  As far as chocolate goes, the darker the chocolate, the higher the concentration. Learn how to treat methylxanthine exposures and what to look for if a patient is exposed to this substance.  

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.  

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is used in many products such as gum, mints, candy, baked goods, and toothpaste, as a sweetener.  The amount of xylitol in products varies widely and is changing all of the time.  Learn where to look for xylitol in various products, and how to treat it if a pet is exposed.  

Amphetamines are among the most commonly encountered substances at the Animal Poison Control Center.  Whether the exposure is to prescription ADHD/ADD medications or to illicit amphetamines, patient presentation and management would be the same or similar.  In this podcast, we will dissect the types of exposures we see at the ASPCA APCC and various treatment recommendations.  

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, many of these plants can be harmful to pets.  In this podcast, we will be discussing the toxic plants that may be present in your garden.