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Up to 40 Credits £1,820.40The upcoming Easter celebrations mean that there may be many chocolate eggs and treats to tempt pets. Chocolate poisoning in dogs is one of the most common enquiries received by the VPIS, with the severity of the poisoning being influenced by the amount eaten, and the type of chocolate (milk [...]
Have you seen an interesting poisoning case in your vet practice that you have not contacted us about? We have an online reporting tool you can use to share this information. We will then add the details to our case database. The information will help us with toxicovigilance and may [...]
We receive many enquiries regarding the ingestion of daffodil bulbs and flowers (Narcissus species) during the Spring months, and although most cases result in only mild signs, serious effects can occur occasionally. All parts of the plant contain alkaloids and glycosides, although they are most concentrated in the bulb; the exact [...]
In spring 2021, increasing numbers of cats presenting with severe pancytopenia were noted in United Kingdom. An article published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine describes the process and outcome of the investigation performed into this outbreak. Five hundred and eighty cats presented to 378 veterinary practices were included [...]
Spring is coming and that means adders will become active. We have already received our first enquiries about adder bites. The adder (Vipera berus berus) is the only venomous snake native to the UK, and is also found across northern Europe. It is a protected species in the UK. Adders [...]
Do you want to brush up on your knowledge of poisoning cases? Interested in finding out more about toxicology testing in your poisoned patients? The Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) and Veterinary Pathology Group (VPG) will be collaborating on a FREE live webinar, discussing the first steps to take when [...]
March is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month! 🐾💊 Throughout the month, we will be sharing a variety of posts on our social media to raise awareness of the different hazards that our animals may be exposed to and how to keep them safe. You can find us on Facebook at [...]
Another potential Christmas food hazard are grapes and their dried fruits (sultanas, raisins and currants). This includes Christmas pudding, Christmas cake and mince pies. Ingestion of grapes or their dried fruits can cause renal failure in dogs but this only happens in a minority of cases. Not all dogs are [...]
Activated charcoal is an adsorbent commonly used in the management of both human and veterinary poisoning. Charcoal is treated to produce activated charcoal, a finely powdered material with a huge surface area which is capable of binding to a variety of chemicals; this relies mainly on weak intermolecular forces and [...]
Blue-green algae occur in both freshwater and marine environments and are either floating (planktonic) or bottom-dwelling (benthic). Under favourable conditions blue-green algae may form massive growths or visible growths or blooms (most commonly in late spring, summer and early autumn). Exposures in animals usually occur when they drink from water [...]
