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At this time of year they can be seen in parks and pavements up and down the country (some people even leave them around the house to ward off spiders), but did you know conkers contain a chemical called aesculin which is poisonous to dogs? Not only that, but larger conkers could also cause an
We all know that dogs just love to eat anything – and vets are often asked about wild mushrooms. With the milder climate and the recent rain and moisture, mushroom populations seem to be booming this autumn. Last year the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) even issued a warning about the issue. Most of the
Dogs love to experiment and, you guessed it, their mouth is their laboratory! Unfortunately, they don’t always have the good sense to be selective in what they choose to ‘test out’, and batteries are no exception. Batteries are hidden everywhere in a household – from inside watches to children’s toys to TV remotes. Some may
Read the first of our series of InPractice articles on ‘Intoxication in dogs and cats’
There are two types of intoxicated patient that present to veterinary practices: the asymptomatic patient with a known exposure and the patient with clinical signs that may (or may not) be due to a toxin or poison. Deciding when (or if) to treat these patients is often an inexact science and the decision must be
The VPIS has teamed up with Vets Now to bring you the potentially life saving ToxBox 24-Hour Service. This service gives veterinary practices 24 hour access to drugs and products used in the emergency treatment of poisoning that they are most likely to need, but least likely to stock. How