A Year in Review: Pet Posion Helpline Toxin Trends
1.0 CE Credit Hour / Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT
Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT
Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, is the Manager, Veterinary Medicine and Professional Services, Pet Poison Helpline and Senior Veterinary Toxicologist for Pet Poison Helpline /SafetyCall International. She has been with the organization since 2013 during which time she has had the opportunity to lead the team of veterinarians that span across the country and contribute to the management of the daily operations of Pet Poison Helpline. Dr. Schmid graduated from Kansas State University with a BS degree in Agriculture/Animal Science as well as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. While at Pet Poison Helpline, Dr. Schmid has presented on leadership and various toxins at both regional and national conferences. Dr. Schmid has published scientific book chapters on the topics of thyroid supplements, diuretic drug intoxication, xylitol intoxication, general poisoning therapy, strychnine toxicosis, Compound 1080 toxicosis, anticoagulant rodenticide poisoning, cholecalciferol rodenticide poisoning, toxicities from human drugs – cardiovascular and poisonous plants: house plants and ornamentals. Dr. Schmid has also published peer-reviewed scientific articles on xylitol intermediate syndrome, and mirabegron poisoning in dogs, as well as anesthesia induction in cats.
Overview:
This lecture will discuss the top trends regarding calls received from an international animal poison control center. This includes the top toxins, species, breeds, most common exposures based on age, and how these factors affect exposures, clinical signs and outcomes. We will also discuss several of these toxins in a case based review.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn the most common toxins consulted on by an animal poison control center.
- Learn common scenarios surrounding toxin exposures to better educate pet owners on dangers.
- Review 2-3 common toxins and discuss their presenting signs, treatment needs, and expected outcomes.
- Recognize age considerations in toxin exposure concerns.
- Recognize species and breed consideration in toxin exposure concerns.
This course is RACE-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.
