Most common pet poisons of 2009

In 2009, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center handled more than 140,000 cases of pets exposed to toxic household substances, including insecticides, cleaning supplies and prescription medications. Here are the highlights…

Human meds

Once again human medications accounted for most of the emergency calls. Pets often snatch pill vials from counters and [...]

Tips for a safe Valentine’s Day with your pet

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and we are getting ready to celebrate with our beloved ones — not only humans, but also animal companions. Flowers, chocolate and candles are some of the nice things that come with the special date but can become a hazard for you and your pet.

So here are some tips, so you [...]