Toxicology Briefs for Vets and Vet Techs

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Ingestion of Club Drugs
With news of club drug use among college and high school students, it is not surprising that pets are being exposed to these drugs by accident and by human intent to “get the dog high.” Unfortunately,when the pet is brought to the veterinary office, the content of the substance involved is not always known, and it can be very difficult to take an accurate history. Knowing what to ask the owner and what signs to look for can help in identifying... Read more (PDF)

Antidepressant Drug Overdoses
In 2005, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center received more than 2,200 calls concerning accidental ingestion of antidepressant medications by pets. Most cases involved dogs, but cats, birds, and pot-bellied pigs were also exposed... Read more (PDF)