The weather is warming up, flowers are emerging, and we are all starting to venture out to enjoy the great outdoors. This is the perfect time to discuss some tox concerns that are unique to the spring season!

Non-Toxic Fruits and Vegetables

Mar 30th, 2023 5m 35s

At the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center we receive thousands of calls about human foods that were ingested by pets. We know there are many foods that are toxic to our animal friends, but what foods ARE SAFE? This podcast covers some fruits an

Top Ten Toxins of 2022

Mar 22nd, 2023 15m 17s

Each year the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center compiles its data and releases the top 10 categories of toxins that pets encounter each year. Here is a countdown to our Top Ten Toxins of 2022!

Myths in Toxicology

May 26th, 2022 16m 13s

In this episode, Jeff Backus sits down with Dr. AJ Jeffers to talk about myths in toxicology. Make sure to subscribe to our channel to stay up-to-date, and check out more information on animal toxins at www.aspca.org/poison.

Summer Pet Toxins

Jul 25th, 2019 6m 6s

In this episode, Jill Peisker sits down with Dr. Tina Wismer to talk about summer pet toxins and how to prevent a pet poisoning. For more information on keeping your summer garden safe for pets, check out our blog post here. Make sure to subsc

Marijuana Exposures

Jun 21st, 2019 6m 41s

In this episode, Jill Peisker sits down with APCC medical director Dr. Tina Wismer and discuss marijuana exposures.For more information on this topic and many more, visit our ASPCA Pro site. There we also have our free CE library, journal art

Marijuana: Keep Your Buds Away From Your Buds

Jun 21st, 2019 5m 59s

In this episode, Jill Peisker sits down with Dr. Tina Wismer to talk about the huge increase in calls we've seen related to marijuana, what the signs and symptoms are of those exposures, and how to keep your animals safe. For more information v

Spring Garden Safety Tips

Apr 16th, 2019 5m 8s

In this episode, Jill Peisker sits down with Dr. Tina Wismer to talk about how to keep your garden safe for your furry friends. Make sure to subscribe to our channel to stay up-to-date, and check out more information on animal toxins at www.asp

Cholecalciferol Rodenticides

Jan 17th, 2019 8m 3s

Welcome to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center's veterinary podcast channel!We're back from hiatus! In this episode, Jill Peisker sits down with APCC medical director Dr. Tina Wismer and discuss cholecalciferol rodenticides. For more infor

Holiday Hazards Part 3 of 3

Dec 27th, 2018 6m 38s

In the third and final installment of our Holiday Hazards series, and our last podcast of 2018, Jill Peisker and Dr. Kirsten Waratuke discuss potential pet poison dangers for New Years. Don't miss this in-depth look into everything from crafts

Holiday Hazards part 2 of 3

Dec 6th, 2018 7m 40s

Holiday Hazards Part 1 of 3

Nov 26th, 2018 7m 51s

Tune in as Jill Peisker and Dr. Kirsten Waratuke discuss some Holiday Hazards in part one of this three part series.

Methylxanthine Toxicosis

Oct 31st, 2017 8m 41s

Methylxanthines such as theophylline, caffeine, and theobromine, are naturally occurring alkaloids present in many plants that are used to make food and beverage products all over the world. As far as chocolate goes, the darker the chocolate,

Fly Traps and the Troubles they Cause for Pets

Oct 24th, 2017 3m 26s

During this podcast, we will be discussing disposable fly traps and the concerns surrounding them if they are ingested by our pets.

Chocolate Toxicity - How Much is Too Much?

Oct 24th, 2017 3m 37s

The most common misconception about chocolate is that if your pet eats any chocolate he is going to die. What is a dose of concern for chocolate? Find out in our podcast that discusses chocolate and when you need to worry about this substance

Xylitol Toxicity: Where it's Found, and How to Treat an Exposure

Sep 27th, 2017 8m 18s

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is used in many products such as gum, mints, candy, baked goods, and toothpaste, as a sweetener. The amount of xylitol in products varies widely and is changing all of the time. Learn where to look for xylitol

Amphetamines

Jul 3rd, 2017 9m 52s

Amphetamines are among the most commonly encountered substances at the Animal Poison Control Center. Whether the exposure is to prescription ADHD/ADD medications or to illicit amphetamines, patient presentation and management would be the same

Pool Safety For Pets

Jun 30th, 2017 6m 31s

In this podcast, we discuss what potential poison dangers may be lurking around a pool and how to best keep your pets safe.

Garden Pet Safety

May 31st, 2017 5m 40s

Many of us enjoy growing our own fruits and vegetables in the summer. Unfortunately, several of these plants can be harmful to pets. In this podcast, we will discuss which plants we should be careful to keep away from our pets, and which ones

Sunscreen Safety for Pets

Apr 21st, 2017 3m 49s

Is sunscreen safe to use on your pets? In this podcast we will discuss whether or not it’s safe to use on sunscreen on your pets.

Toxic Spring Plants to Pets

Mar 30th, 2017 8m 27s

We can all appreciate the excitement and beauty of finally seeing the spring-blooming plants after a long winter. Unfortunately, many of these plants can be harmful to animals. In this podcast, we will be discussing toxic spring plants and wha

Read the Label - Flea and Tick Products

Mar 30th, 2017 4m 1s

In today’s podcast we will discuss how to properly apply flea and tick products to your pets.

Acetaminophen and the Danger it Poses to Pets

Feb 24th, 2017 6m 36s

Acetaminophen (Tylenol®, non-aspirin pain reliever, APAP) is a synthetic non-opiate derivative of p-aminophenol. In today’s discussion we will review the toxicity of this specific human medication and the dangers it can pose to pets.