All pesticide labels include directions for how to properly use the product. Because regulations (and labels) change over time, it is important that label directions are always followed. Labels must also carry warnings against use on unapproved species or under u
Pets commonly ingest prescription medications from countertops, pill minders, mail-order packages, or other sources. Safety data for human prescription drugs in certain animal species may not be available, because most are not approved for veterinary use. A valid
Safety of most over-the-counter human drugs or nutritional supplements has not been determined in animals; however, some are known to cause toxicity. Be sure to discuss the potential risks of using over-the-counter medications with your veterinarian before intentionally giving them to your pet. Store all medicines where your pet cann
Ingestion, inhalation, or direct skin contact with petroleum, petroleum condensate, gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene, crude oil, or other hydrocarbon mixtures can cause illness and occasionally death in animals. Pipeline breaks, accidental release from storage tan
Penta has been used as a fungicide, molluscicide, insecticide, and as a wood preservative, but its registrations for these purposes have gradually been reduced or cancelled over the years. In the US, pentachlorophenol pesticide use is currently restricted to cert
Poisoning by ingestion of excess urea (a nitrogen compound) or other sources of nonprotein nitrogen is usually sudden, rapidly progressive, and highly deadly. After ingestion, nonprotein nitrogen undergoes a chemical reaction and releases excess ammonia into the
Many species are susceptible to nitrate and nitrite poisoning, but cattle are affected most often. They are especially vulnerable because microorganisms living in the rumen convert nitrate into nitrite, which is 10 times more toxic than nitrate, before nitrite is
Metaldehyde is the active ingredient in molluscicides, which are mostly used during the wet season for slug and snail control. In certain locations, metaldehyde is also used for
Historically, mercury poisoning was a common occurrence in both animal and human populations. Replacement of mercury products used for medicinal, agricultural, or industrial purposes has resulted in a decline of sudden and longterm poisoning. Predator species nea