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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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) 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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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’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 [...]

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 [...]