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Mar 1, 2008 By:
Safdar A. Khan, DVM, MS, PhD, DABVT
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This article describes the clinical signs and treatment of Brunfelsia species toxicosis in dogs.  Jan 1, 2008 By:
Seth Chapman, DVM, Jennifer Pittman, DVM, Mary Nabity, DVM, DACVP, Mark Johnson, DVM, DACVP
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In this case report, two dogs ingested an unknown volume of Clorox Regular-Bleach (The Clorox Company) containing 6.15% sodium hypochlorite and subsequently developed marked hypernatremia and hyperchloremia as well as numerous other biochemical abnormalities.  Oct 1, 2007 By:
Eva Furrow, VMD
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This article focuses on the therapeutic management of canine aflatoxicosis, drawing from treatments used in other cases of hepatotoxicosis or hepatic failure.  Jun 1, 2007 By:
Donna Mensching, DVM, Petra A. Volmer, DVM, MS, DABVT, DABT
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Combine more than 14.6 million asthmatic people in the United States with more than 61.5 million playful pet dogs, and it's a sure bet that some curious Fidos will bite into their owners' life-saving inhalers.  Apr 1, 2007 By:
Jacqueline B. Heller, DVM
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Metformin is an antihyperglycemic prescription medication labeled for the treatment of noninsulin-dependent (type 2) diabetes mellitus in people. Metformin belongs to the biguanide group of oral antidiabetic agents and is the only biguanide currently available in the United States.  Apr 1, 2007 By:
Petra A. Volmer, DVM, MS, DABVT, DABT
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Two substances, aminopterin and melamine, have been identified in some of the tested samples of the recalled pet foods manufactured by Menu Foods (www.menufoods.com). How these substances entered the pet food chain hasn't been determined. Investigators also don't know whether these substances are the sole cause of the illness associated with ingestion of the recalled food; other as yet unknown factors are likely to be involved.  Feb 1, 2007 By:
Rhian B. Cope, BVSc, BSc (Hon 1), PhD, DABT
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Mushroom poisoning of companion animals, particularly dogs, is a potentially underestimated problem in North America.  Jun 1, 2006 By:
Valentina Merola, DVM, DABT, Eric K. Dunayer, MS, VMD, DABT, DABVT
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Cats are sensitive to many toxic agents, sometimes in ways unique to their species.  Mar 1, 2006 By:
Irina Meadows, DVM, Sharon Gwaltney-Brant, DVM, PhD
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We compiled this list of the 10 most common hazards to dogs, based on the number of calls we have received at the aspca Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) between 2001 and 2005. 
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