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13 February 2026

Common Valentine’s Day Hazards for Pets

  • Caroline Rodriguez
  • ASPCA Animal Poison Control, Candy, Pet Poison Helpline, Pet Poison Safety
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white cat and white dog

Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love, but some common gifts and treats can be dangerous for our furry friends. Dogs and cats are curious, and even small exposures of certain items can lead to serious illness. In this

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30 January 2026

Meet Our Experts: Kayla

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Meet Kayla

One of the goals of our eAntidote blog is to introduce you to the real poison experts who answer the phones at the Maryland Poison Center (MPC), as well as our staff members. In addition to being nurses and pharmacists,

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14 January 2021

Carbon Monoxide

  • Emily
  • Carbon Monoxide, Home
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Word wall/cloud with characteristics of CO, sources of CO, and symptoms of CO poisoning

January is the deadliest month for carbon monoxide (CO) poisonings. Although they can happen year-round, CO poisonings occur more often during the winter months, as colder temperatures cause people to use furnaces and other heaters.

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30 January 2019

Winter Poison Safety

  • Emily
  • Antifreeze, Carbon Monoxide, Cold and Flu, Medicine Safety, Seasonal
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Each season brings different poison safety tips that we should keep in mind. Here, we share why you should keep carbon monoxide alarms and proper storage of winter’s hazardous materials in mind.

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