Decontamination Methods of the Dog and Cat
1.0 CE Credit Hour / Renee Schmid
Renee Schmid
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:
Conventional knowledge about GI decontamination is flush with misinformation. If you've ever struggled with inducing vomiting in a cat or dog or wondered what the difference between the 'red and blue ' bottles of activated charcoal are, this lecture is for you. We’ll discuss appropriate decontamination tactics and timeframes, the differences between different types of decontamination, the risks of and contraindications for emesis and charcoal, and the most up to date preferred emetic agents (along with those to avoid).
Learning Objectives:
- Review the current recommendations for inducing emesis in dogs and cats
- Learn how to determine the best decontamination for your patient
- Recognize limitations of time for each decontamination method
- Discuss indications for providing decontamination with ocular exposures
- Discuss considerations for activated charcoal use.
This course is RACE-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.
