In 2009, the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) handled more than 140,000
cases of poisoned pet's.
Not exact matches
As stated above, although there are many plants that are toxic to cats,
cases of poisoning purely through a
pet eating plants are rare, and good common sense precautions should help keep your cat safe.
As our
pets have become more valued members
of our family, and as we have learned how to pay closer attention to the correlation between their diets and their health, we have become better able to recognize
cases of grape
poisoning.
In
Case of Ingestion: If you have concerns that your animal has been exposed to a toxin, call your
pet's veterinarian, or the Animal
Poison Control Center at 888.426.4435, immediately!
Did you know that there are over 100,000
cases of pet poisoning in the USA every year?
Within the VitusVet app,
pet owners and veterinary professionals now have another quick, easy way to contact
Pet Poison Helpline's poison control center and start a consultation in case of an emer
Poison Helpline's
poison control center and start a consultation in case of an emer
poison control center and start a consultation in
case of an emergency.
Val R. Beasley, D.V.M. Ph.D., at the Toxicology Hotline observes, «When a
pet is
poisoned you should contact your veterinarian before any emergency treatment is begun, and then follow the veterinarian's instructions... In most
cases,
poisoning can be prevented, but in instances
of actual toxicosis, the correct actions often can save the animal's life.»
Similarly, over the past five years Pet
Poison Helpline has experienced a 200 percent increase in the number
of cases for
pets that have ingested marijuana.
If your
pet's
case of poisoning isn't severe, skin decontamination via a dish washing liquid bath might be beneficial.
The
pet poison helpline has experienced a 200 percent increase in the number
of cases over the past 5 years.
In the
case of a
poisoning, a
pet may show neurological symptoms like depression, lethargy, shakiness, and excessive drooling.
Keep the phone number handy because in most
cases of pet poisoning, the sooner treatment is started, the better a dog's chances
of survival.
In all
of these
cases, this advice does not replace the essential advice and care your
pet would get from a veterinarian who should be contacted immediately in
case of suspected
poisoning.
In fact, we searched our database and found thousands
of cases of pets poisoned by common household items.
The
Pet Poison Helpline urges
pet owners to contact their veterinarian or to call their help line in any
case where their cat is behaving abnormally or is showing signs
of illness, especially where you suspect your cat has come in contact with or eaten anything unusual.
Keep the phone number handy because in most
cases of pet poisoning, the sooner treatment is started, the better a cat's chances
of survival.
The good news is that most
cases of pet poisoning are preventable with a little forethought and preparation.
The incidence
of mothball
poisoning in
pets is quite low — 158
cases were reported to the ASPCA Animal
Poison Control Center (APCC) between 2002 and 2004.
Each year, there are more than 100,000
cases of pet poisoning in the U.S..
Most
cases of pet poisoning involve acetominophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), and aspirin.
Clean any Antifreeze Remnants Immediately Veterinarians report that the most common
cases of antifreeze
poisoning they see are the result
of a
pet licking up an antifreeze spill.
Thank you to Ahna Brutlag DVM, Justine A. Lee DVM DACVECC, and Pet
Poison Helpline for providing this
case report to educate owners about the dangers
of raisins for
pets.
As strange as it might seem, everyday human foods are the most common cause
of pet poisoning cases apart from prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Do not call
poison control if your
pet is already exhibiting signs
of toxicity, in which
case, get them to the nearest veterinarian immediately.
Unfortunately, statistics show that every year there are over 100,000
cases of pet poisoning in the US alone.
PORTLAND, Ore. -
Cases of marijuana
poisoning in
pets, and specifically in dogs, increased dramatically in Washington and Colorado after recreational use was legalized, Oregon veterinarians said Monday as they advised
pet owners to be cautious with access to the drug.