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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Toxicity in Dogs Dogs most commonly receive toxic amounts of acetaminophen when owners medicate them without consulting a veterinarian. They also consume tablets that are dropped on the floor or left lying around. Prompt treatment is the key to survival. |
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Amitraz Toxicity in Dogs Amitraz is an effective insecticide used in some brands of dog tick collars and topical solutions. It readily kills ticks and mites, but it is also used to treat demodectic mange. Most often toxicity is due to ingestion by the pet. |
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Amphetamine Toxicity In humans amphetamines are used as appetite suppressants, mood elevators and as treatment for attention deficit and hyperactivity disorders. Pets, most commonly young dogs, are usually exposed to amphetamines by accident. |
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Antidepressants Drug Toxicity Due to the availability of antidepressants drugs and potential for exposure, accidental animal toxicities have increased. |
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Arsenic Poisoning Arsenic is a common poison used in murder mysteries but is not common as a poison in animals. Years ago, arsenic poisoning was more common. |
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Aspirin Toxicity in Dogs Aspirin toxicity (salicylate toxicity) is poisoning that occurs following the ingestion of aspirin or aspirin-containing products because of the ingestion of improperly stored drugs or the administration of the incorrect dose of aspirin. |
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Black Widow Spider Bites in Dogs Pets most commonly are bitten by black widow spiders when they are curious and invade a nest. Both the male and female spiders are poisonous, but only the female is large enough and has enough venom to affect a pet. |
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Botulism Botulism is a rapidly fatal disease resulting from nerve toxin produced by **Clostridium** bacteria. Dogs generally come in contact with the bacterial toxin is by consuming dead animals that contain the toxin. |
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Brown Recluse Spider Bites in Dogs Brown recluse spiders tend to hide in dark, secluded areas and usually bite when they feel they are threatened or their area is invaded. Bites often occur when spider is trapped in bedding. |
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Carbamate and Organophosphate Toxicity in Dogs Carbamates and organophosphates are two chemicals and are found in flea collars, fly, ant and roach baits as well as topical flea products. The majority of toxicities related are due to improper use of the chemical and overdosing. |
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