Ask the Vet
Pet Poison Risks: A Conversation with Dr. Renee Schmid of Pet Poison Helpline
March 16 · 48 min · 35.2 MB
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In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus welcomes Dr. Renee Schmid, Director of Veterinary Medicine and Senior Veterinary Toxicologist at Pet Poison Helpline, to discuss poisonings and toxin exposures in pets.
Topics include:
- What veterinary toxicologists do
- How Pet Poison Helpline works — and when you should call
- Trending toxin exposures and emerging concerns
- Red-flag symptoms pet owners should never ignore
- How new toxin alerts are prepared and shared with veterinarians and pet owners
- Practical tips to help prevent poisonings
Also on this month's show:
- Trending animal story about Splash, a small-clawed Asian otter helping law enforcement with underwater search and recovery
- Animal news, including how an endangered white rhino with a life-threatening parasitic eye infection was saved
- Pet Health Listener Q&A: Why a dog may skip or hop for a few steps while walking; what a sudden bald patch in cats may indicate; and what to do if your dog tears off a dewclaw
Do you have a pet question for Dr. Hohenhaus? Email askthevet@amcny.org to have your question answered on Ask the Vet's Listener Q&A.
