Tag Archives: poison prevention

National Poison Prevention Week: Protect Your Pet

March 16, 2022Emergencyanimal emergency, animal poison control, pet emergency, poison, poison prevention, Poison Prevention WeekAMCteam

A veterinary team with a dog

The third week of March is National Poison Prevention Week. According to Dr. Tina Wismer, board-certified Veterinary Toxicologist and Medical Director of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, most poisoning

Poison Prevention Week 2020: What to Do to Protect your Pet

March 11, 2020Emergency, Pet Safety, Responsible Pet Ownershippet poisons, poison control, poison prevention, Poison Prevention WeekAMCteam

Two veterinary professionals examine a dog on an exam table

The third week of March is Poison Prevention Week. It’s held annually to raise awareness of poisonings with the hope that awareness will result in prevention. All family members, pets

Nicotine Intoxication: A Danger for Pets of Smokers

March 19, 2015Emergencyanimal medical center, animals, ann hohenhaus, cat, cats, dogs, nicotine, NYC, pet health, pets, poison prevention, poisoning, smoke, smoking, veterinarianAMCteam

A dog lying next to someone smoking a cigarette

This week, March 15-21, 2015, is National Poison Prevention Week. I am using this week’s blog to alert dog owners of a new toxin found in our homes – nicotine.