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Pet Poison Safety Archive

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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A fluffy white puppy and a light-colored kitten cuddle closely on a light background. The kitten wraps its front legs around the puppy and nuzzles its face. Red illustrated hearts and accent lines surround them, emphasizing affection, with a red heart and white paw print in the corner.

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.

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11 August 2021

Pet Poison Safety

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Group of pets: dog, cat, bird, rabbit

If your child eats dish soap or a piece of a plant, who would you call? Hopefully your local poison center came to mind. But what happens if your furry family member eats something they shouldn’t? There are two animal poison centers- ASPCA Animal Poison Control and Pet Poison Helpline.

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