Yuletide Dangers To Keep Away From Your Dog And Cat!
In this episode of ER VET, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, talks about holiday dangers poisonous to your dog and cat! She interviews Dr. Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS, Senior Director of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) on the dangers of chocolate, sugar-free xylitol, raisins, garlic/onions, Christmas trees and more! Learn how to keep your pet safe with Pet Life Radio.
BIO:
Dr. Tina Wismer is the Medical Director at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. She 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. In July 2003, she 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), and a consultant for VIN (Veterinary Information Network). Dr. Wismer is also a Master Gardener.