dvm360 podcast spotlights misconceptions in toxic ingestions

A new Vet Blast Podcast episode from dvm360 spotlights a practical issue many clinics see every week: misconceptions around toxic ingestions. In episode 389, released March 3, 2026, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, spoke with Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, director of veterinary medicine and senior veterinary toxicologist at Pet Poison Helpline, about common misunderstandings in veterinary toxicology, including when vomiting should or shouldn’t be induced, whether activated charcoal is appropriate, and when hospitalization is truly necessary. Schmid is a board-certified toxicologist with Pet Poison Helpline and has become a familiar voice in continuing education around companion animal toxicology. (music.amazon.in)

Why it matters: For veterinary professionals, the episode underscores how often toxicology cases are complicated not by rare poisons, but by assumptions from pet parents and sometimes even from clinical teams. Current poison control data show that everyday exposures, not exotic agents, continue to dominate case volume: over-the-counter medications, food and drink, prescription drugs, chocolate, veterinary products, and rodenticides all remain leading categories. That makes fast triage, accurate dose assessment, and knowing when home decontamination is inappropriate especially important in general practice, urgent care, and ER settings. (aspcapro.org)

What to watch: Expect more emphasis on toxicology decision-making tools, poison center collaboration, and client education as clinics respond to a steady volume of preventable ingestion cases. (dvm360.com)