My Dog Ate Chocolate! Halloween Dangers to your Dog and Cat
In this episode of ER VET, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, board-certified emergency critical care veterinary specialist and toxicologist talks about Halloween dangers poisonous to your dog and cat! She interviews Dr. Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS, Medical Director of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) on the dangers of chocolate, sugar-free xylitol, raisins, glow sticks, candles, and more! Learn how to keep your pet safe with Pet Life Radio.
BIO:
Dr. Tina Wismer is responsible for overseeing medical recommendations made by the veterinary staff. She is also highly involved in lecturing, making media appearances and writing, and she coordinates the APCC's extern program. Dr. Wismer earned her undergraduate degree from Ohio's University of Findlay in 1990 and received her DVM from Purdue University in 1994. Her first job was in a small animal practice in Michigan. She then worked for an emergency practice in South Bend, IN, before joining the APCC in 1998. In July 2003, Dr. Wismer became a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology and the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology. Dr. Wismer has written several peer reviewed toxicology articles and book chapters. She is an adjunct instructor at the University of Illinois, previously a visiting professor at St. Matthews University (Cayman), a consultant for VIN (Veterinary Information Network) and a Master Gardener.