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Backyard Chickens - Part 1

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center for Owners

Release Date: 08/18/2016

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ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center for Owners

This episode covers our winter hazards - from Christmas and Haunaka to St. Patrick's Day!

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ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center for Owners

Decontamination after an exposure to a toxin may be the first step you think of when your pet gets into something it shouldn't; however, in some instances this is the LAST thing that should be done.  Listen in as the ASPCA's Jeffery Backus discusses the ins and outs of decontamination.

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ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center for Owners

In this episode, Jeff Backus reviews common summer hazards and the signs we would expect to develop once our pets have been exposed to these toxins. 

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ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center for Owners

The weather is warming up, flowers are emerging, and we are all starting to venture out to enjoy the great outdoors. This is the perfect time to discuss some tox concerns that are unique to the spring season!

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ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center for Owners

At the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center we receive thousands of calls about human foods that were ingested by pets. We know there are many foods that are toxic to our animal friends, but what foods ARE SAFE? This podcast covers some fruits and vegetables that are generally considered safe. 

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ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center for Owners

Each year the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center compiles its data and releases the top 10 categories of toxins that pets encounter each year. Here is a countdown to our Top Ten Toxins of 2022!

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ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center for Owners

In this episode, Jeff Backus sits down with Dr. AJ Jeffers to talk about myths in toxicology.  Make sure to subscribe to our channel to stay up-to-date, and check out more information on animal toxins at .

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ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center for Owners

In this episode, Jill Peisker sits down with Dr. Tina Wismer to talk about summer pet toxins and how to prevent a pet poisoning. For more information on keeping your summer garden safe for pets, check out our blog post here.

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ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center for Owners

In this episode, Jill Peisker sits down with Dr. Tina Wismer to talk about the huge increase in calls we've seen related to marijuana, what the signs and symptoms are of those exposures, and how to keep your animals safe. For more information visit our blog post about marijuana and dogs here.

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ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center for Owners

In this episode, Jill Peisker sits down with Dr. Tina Wismer to talk about how to keep your garden safe for your furry friends. Make sure to subscribe to our channel to stay up-to-date, and check out more information on animal toxins at www.aspca.org/poison. We also have an app, which you can find on the Apple and Google Play stores, that details common and not-so-common toxins for dog

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The rise in popularity of organic “farm to table” eating, has certainly influenced the rise in the number of backyard chickens.  And backyard chickens provide an array of benefits to their caretakers.   

In this podcast, we discuss potential toxins for backyard chickens.  In part one, we focus on foods to avoid feeding and risks with rodenticides.