COS - 142 - Mystery Toxicosis! Chlorfenapyr In Dogs (HDYTT)
Dr. Tina Wismer, Senior Director of ASPCA Pet Poison Control Center joins Dr. Andy Roark to talk about a scary case. Vomiting, fever, muscle tremors, and a stiff gait.... what could be the cause?? Chlorfenapyr is a chemical used in some pest control sprays, and it can be a fatal toxin for pets. Dr. Wismer discusses the risks and how to treat these cases if/when we see them.
LINKS: ASPCA Animal Poison Control: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Tina Wismer, DVM, MS, DABVT, DABT, is the Senior Director of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. She earned her undergraduate degree from Ohio’s University of Findlay and received her DVM from Purdue University. Dr. Wismer worked in both small animal and emergency practice before joining the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center in 1998. Dr. Wismer is a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology and the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology. She is an adjunct instructor at the University of Illinois, a visiting professor at St. Matthews University (Grand Cayman), a consultant for VIN (Veterinary Information Network) and a Master Gardener.
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