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16 Sept 2022

Autumn dangers poster campaign launches

Veterinary practices are being offered a visual guide to the dangers posed by the changing seasons in a bid to raise owners’ awareness.

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Autumn dangers poster campaign launches

An animal health company has launched a new poster campaign to emphasise the need for speed if pets are affected by common seasonal toxins.

Veterinary practices are being offered the chance to display the TVM-UK artwork in their waiting rooms in a bid to raise owners’ awareness of common autumnal dangers to pets.

Toxic substances

The campaign offers information on the effects of several toxic substances, including:

  • Human cold and flu medication.
  • Rat poison.
  • Xylitol (chocolate).
  • Anti-freeze.
  • Acorns and conkers.
  • Mushrooms.
  • Mouldy food.

SPEED

The poster also offers advice under the acronym “SPEED” for what owners should do if they believe their cat or dog has ingested a poison:

  • Stop the pet eating any more suspected poison.
  • Phone the vets.
  • Emergency appointment.
  • Evidence – bring labels and samples or vomit.
  • Don’t delay!

Nicki Glen, TVM marketing project manager, said: “As the seasons change, so do the risks to pets of certain hazards that surround us in our everyday environment. The autumn poster helps vets give a visual prompt to owners about the dangers that these items can pose.”

Copies of the free poster are available online via the TVM website or by emailing [email protected]