dvm360 podcast revisits toxic ingestion myths in practice

A new Vet Blast Podcast episode from dvm360 spotlights a familiar but still costly problem in practice: misconceptions around toxic ingestions. In episode 389, published March 3, 2026, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, interviews Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, a board-certified veterinary toxicologist and Pet Poison Helpline leader, about common misunderstandings in veterinary toxicology, including when to induce emesis, whether activated charcoal is appropriate, and when hospitalization is actually needed. The episode itself is framed as myth-busting rather than new research, but it lands amid continued industry emphasis on faster triage and better client education around poison exposures. (music.amazon.in)

Why it matters: For veterinary teams, the practical takeaway is that poison cases still depend heavily on early, accurate triage, and that well-meaning home interventions can make things worse. Pet Poison Helpline explicitly advises against inducing vomiting or giving home antidotes without veterinary guidance, while Schmid has separately told dvm360 that common exposures still include chocolate, xylitol, lilies in cats, ibuprofen, and major rodenticides. That makes staff training, consistent phone triage protocols, and proactive client education especially important in general practice and ER settings. (petpoisonhelpline.com)

What to watch: Expect more emphasis on seasonal toxin education, teletriage guidance, and standardized messaging on decontamination decisions as clinics head into spring and summer exposure peaks. (aaha.org)