dvm360 podcast tackles myths around toxic ingestions

A new Vet Blast Podcast episode from dvm360 spotlights a familiar but still costly problem in small animal practice: misconceptions around toxic ingestions. In the March 3, 2026, episode, host Adam Christman speaks with Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, a board-certified veterinary toxicologist, about myths that can delay care or worsen outcomes, especially the assumption that every ingestion should trigger immediate emesis at home or in clinic. Related dvm360 coverage tied to Schmid’s recent toxicology education reinforces that some substances are safer to pass than to bring back up, and that decontamination decisions depend on the toxin, timing, formulation, and patient factors. (dvm360.com)

Why it matters: For veterinary professionals, the episode is a reminder that toxicology triage is still highly nuanced, even for common exposures. That matters in a workforce environment where most clinics don’t have a toxicologist on staff: dvm360 previously reported Schmid’s estimate that there are only about 105 active board-certified veterinary toxicologists in the U.S., while poison control services are handling cases at scale. ASPCA Poison Control says it responds to more than 400,000 calls per year, and Pet Poison Helpline says it has managed more than 3 million poisoning and exposure cases, underscoring how often general practitioners and ER teams need fast, evidence-based guidance. (dvm360.com)

What to watch: Expect more spring and seasonal toxicology education from dvm360 and poison-control groups, with continued emphasis on when not to induce vomiting and when to escalate to specialist consultation. (dvm360.com)