For 46 years, the third week in March has been designated as National Poison Prevention Week, established in 1965 to highlight the dangers of poisonings and how to prevent them. While this week has traditionally focused on the health and safety of people, it’s a good reminder to keep our four-legged members of the household in mind as well. In this podcast, Dr. Justine Lee, a board-certified emergency critical care veterinary specialist and the associate director of veterinary services for Pet Poison Helpline, talks about items in and around the house that may be poisonous to our pets.
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FDA alerts veterinarians to phenobarbital recall
Mislabeled Phenobarbital has adversely affected some dogs, FDA says.
Pig ears recalled for possible Salmonella contamination
Rockford, Ill. — Jones Natural Chews Co. is recalling 2,705 boxes of pig ears that may be
contaminated with Salmonella.
Wellness canned cat food recalled
Certain lots of WellPet’s Wellness canned cat food have voluntarily been recalled.
Survey Shows More Fat Cats, Pudgy Pooches
This past week, the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention released the results of its 4th annual survey on obesity in U.S. pets, and the numbers are not good: According to the survey, more than half of U.S. dogs and cats are considered overweight or o…
Pet Spiders
When it comes to pets, most of us opt for the four-legged variety. But for some, eight-legged pets are twice as nice. So why do some people enjoy bringing spiders into their homes, when most of us try so hard to keep them out? In this podcast, Dr. Mark…