March is Pet Poison Prevention Month
Did you know that last year the Animal Poison Control Center received over 351,000 calls! Each year they compile data to examine what types of toxins most pets are exposed to. Here is the first half of that list starting with the most frequent.
Over the counter medications
Food and drink
Human prescription medications
Chocolates
Veterinary products
You can find the full list here https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/top-10-pet-toxins-2023
If you believe your pet has been exposed to any type of toxins it is recommended that you immediately call your veterinarian!
You can also contact Animal Poison Control Center’s 24-hour hotline at (888)426-4435