A surge in poisonings among pets has overwhelmed UK veterinary services, with toxicology helplines recording a sharp rise in cases linked to recreational drugs and nicotine. The country’s sole emergency animal poison center logged its highest-ever volume of calls involving cannabis, cocaine, magic mushrooms, and nicotine last year, and trends suggest another record-breaking year ahead. Experts warn that accidental ingestion by curious animals is becoming increasingly common as drug use spreads. The figures highlight growing concerns over household hazards for pets in the UK.
Toxicology helplines report 42% increase in calls involving animals poisoned by drugs and nicotineA record number of pets are ingesting recreational drugs and requiring veterinary care in the UK, figures shared with the Guardian reveal.Last year, the UK’s only emergency poison centre for animals received its highest ever number of calls involving animals poisoned by cannabis, cocaine, magic mushrooms and nicotine, and it is on course to do so again this year. Continue reading...
