Toxins: Top 10 affecting dogs and cats

Dogs and cats can get into the most surprising things. Discover the top 10 toxins that affected dogs and cats in 2021 – and learn the clinical signs, ideal decontamination needs, and current treatment recommendations for each one. Get the most up-to-date information on symptoms and treatment for toxicosis caused by chocolate, xylitol, human NSAIDs, human mood-altering medications, and more. 

Participants can expect to learn about:

• Top 10 toxins affecting dogs and cats in 2021
• How chocolate, xylitol, human NSAIDs, human mood-altering medications, and other common toxins affect dogs and cats
• Recognizing and treating these common toxins – including clinical signs, ideal decontamination needs, and current treatment recommendations

This course originally was presented at AVMA Virtual Convention 2021.

Dr. Renee Schmid, DABVT, DABT, is a senior veterinary toxicologist and veterinarian supervisor for Pet Poison Helpline/SafetyCall International. Since 2013 she has led a national team of veterinarians, managing over 20,000 animal poisoning cases, and presenting about toxins and leadership at conferences across the country. She 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 toxicity, cholecalciferol rodenticide toxicity, toxicities from human cardiovascular drugs, and poisonous house and ornamental plants. She also has published peer-reviewed scientific articles on xylitol and mirabegron poisoning in dogs, and anesthesia induction in cats. She earned her DVM from Kansas State University.