Pet Poison Risks: A Conversation with Dr. Renee Schmid of Pet Poison Helpline

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 doHow Pet Poison Helpline works — and when you should callTrending toxin exposures and emerging concernsRed-flag symptoms pet owners should never ignoreHow new toxin alerts are prepared and shared with veterinarians and pet ownersPractical 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 recoveryAnimal news, including how an endangered white rhino with a life-threatening parasitic eye infection was savedPet 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 dewclawDo you have a pet question for Dr. Hohenhaus? Email [email protected] to have your question answered on Ask the Vet's Listener Q&A.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok!