Xylitol/Birch Sugar
Xylitol is one of the most common agents we receive calls about, but did you know Xylitol is sometimes referred to as Birch Sugar? Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that [...]
DogFest
It was a pleasure to have our Dogfest stand next to Thin Blue Paw Foundation. Nicola (Our Head of Service) was delighted to meet Fabulous Finn. Finn was stabbed whilst [...]
Fault
Due to a technical fault any messages sent via our Animal PoisonLine website between 23rd August 2021 to 31st August 2021 may have not been received. Sorry for any inconvenience [...]
Otto
This month we would like to share the case of Otto, a 7 year old miniature schnauzer, who accidentally ingested 15 joint supplements! Otto’s owner kindly left us this message [...]
National Dog Day – 28th August 2021
Today is National Dog Day! About 85% of our calls are regarding dogs, they are highly intelligent and therefore it can be tricky to keep them out of trouble but [...]
Cannabis poisoning
In a study published earlier this year, the University of Guelph investigated the effects of cannabis legislation on cannabis poisoning cases in dogs. The report found that in states with [...]
Food and Drug Administration
As you may have seen in the news, scientists in Massachusetts have found a link between canine consumption of peas and other pulses, and the development of canine dilated cardiomyopathy [...]
Oak (Quercus species)
Oak (Quercus species) contain tannic acid and other potentially harmful compounds. Although most incidents of oak poisoning are reported in cattle there have been cases in horses. Poisoning usually occurs [...]
Hedgehogs
The majority of the calls we receive are about domestic pets but we do occasionally get calls regarding wildlife, this includes hedgehogs. Metaldehyde is used to control garden snails and [...]
International Cat Day – 8th August 2021
International Cat Day on August 8th, provides us with 24 hours of recognition and appreciation for one of humanities oldest and most beloved pets. It is a day to raise [...]
Feline Pancytopenia Update
The RVC is regularly updating the information on the outbreak of pancytopenia in cats. There have been more than 520 cases reported with a fatality rate of more than 60%. [...]
National Marine Week- 24th July- 8th August
National Marine Week is the Wildlife Trusts’ nationwide celebration of all things marine. Despite the name, it lasts 15 fun-filled days to allow for the variation in tide times around [...]
Winnie
Winnie’s owner recently called us after she was worried he’d been exposed to a bouquet of stocks. We were able to reassure her that stocks are low toxicity and we [...]
Guinea Pig Appreciation Day
Today is Guinea Pig Appreciation Day If you own a guinea pig it is important to keep them away from certain dangers. When we get calls about guinea pigs it [...]
Please be aware of a Food Standards Agency alert: Natural Instinct Ltd is recalling several dog food products containing duck because salmonella has been found in the products.
Please be aware of a Food Standards Agency alert: Natural Instinct Ltd is recalling several dog food products containing duck because salmonella has been found in the products. In humans, [...]