ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center

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ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center episodes

  • Human Medication Prevention for your Pets

    Over-the-counter medications were the number one cause for animal poison cases in 2015.  We had more than 28,500 reported cases that year.  In this podcast, we’ll talk about human medication and the dangers they can pose to your pets if ingested. 

    4 min
  • Pets and Poinsettia Myths

    Yes, poinsettias are one of the most commonly seen plants during this time of year.  However, the plant can get a bad rep from old rumors that seem to never go away.  Let’s take a deeper look at the poinsettia plant to determine whether or not this is something we really need to be concerned about. 

    5 min
  • Misconceptions about Chocolate and Pets
    Most people know that chocolate is bad for their pets, but what does that mean?  What would happen if your pet ate a bar of chocolate when you weren't looking? Would your pet get sick?  Do you need to take them to the vet?   In this podcast, we’ll talk about misconceptions about chocolate and pets. 

     

    5 min
  • Backyard Chickens - Part 2

    This podcast is the second in a two part series on

    backyard chickens.  As previously
    mentioned, the rise in popularity of organic “farm to table” eating, has
    certainly influenced the rise in the number of backyard chickens. 

    In
    today’s segment, we will review some plants that are harmful to chickens, as
    well as discuss heavy metal toxicities, such as lead poisoning.  Preventing access to these toxins will also
    help to protect families that consume the eggs or meat.
    7 min
  • Backyard Chickens - Part 1

    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.
    7 min
  • Back To School Pet Safety Tips

    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. 

    5 min

About ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center

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We are your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24/7/365. If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (888) 426-4435.