After several requests for information on common seasonal enquiries we have produced a newsletter to cover some of the more common poisons cases you may see over these seasonal periods. Please note the newsletters below are in PDF format and may require adobe reader.
Summer poisons: To download our summer poisons newsletter please click here. Please note this newsletter is intended for veterinary professionals only.
This issue contains information on:
- Xylitol (an artificial sweetner) poisoning
- Ant powders, baits and gels
- Slug pellets
- Toad toxicity
- Substances of low toxicity
- Did you know?
Spring poisons: To download our spring poisons newsletter please click here. Please note this newsletter is intended for veterinary professionals only.
This issue contains information on:
- Adder bites
- Antihistamine toxicity
- Spring flowers
- Salt water emetics - DIY danger
- Substances of low toxicity
Christmas poisons: To download our Christmas poisons newsletter please click here. Please note this newsletter is intended for veterinary professionals only.
This issue contains information on:
- Chocolate poisoning in dogs (including approximate treatment doses)
- Grapes, raisins, currants and sultanas
- Dangerous foods at Christmas
- "Poisonous" plants
- Common substances of low toxicity
For further information on some of these substances you may wish to view our list of VPIS references.