07/06/2026
Summer brings sunshine, travel, cookouts, gardening, and more outdoor adventures, but it can also bring increased risk of toxin exposure for pets.
AAHA teamed up with to highlight common summer pet toxins veterinary teams may encounter, including:
🌊 Blue-green algae
🌿 THC/marijuana products
🌺 Azaleas, rhododendrons, and oleander
🐌 Slug and snail bait
🐭 Rodenticides
The article also includes a printable client handout your team can use in exam rooms, discharge packets, newsletters, or social media education.
With potential poisonings, early intervention matters. Help clients know what to watch for and remind them to call their veterinary team or a resource like Pet Poison Helpline right away if exposure is suspected.
Read the article and download the handout: https://www.aaha.org/trends-magazine/publications/summer-pet-toxins-awareness-prevention-and-safety/