166 Metaldehyde Poisoning in Dogs and Cats

<p dir="ltr">Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Today, we're diving into a topic that sounds a bit like a heavy metal band, but trust me, it's no rock and roll. We're talking about something serious – Metaldehyde Poisoning in our furry friends, dogs, and cats! Metaldehyde is actually a common ingredient found in some snail and slug baits, you know, those tiny pellets you use to protect your beautiful garden from those slimy intruders. But here's the thing – this seemingly harmless substance can pose a real danger to our four-legged companions.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"> Resources We Mentioned in the Show </p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"> Merck Veterinary Manual: "Metaldehyde Poisoning in Animals." Retrieved from: <a href= "https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/metaldehyde-poisoning/metaldehyde-poisoning-in-animals"> https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/metaldehyde-poisoning/metaldehyde-poisoning-in-animals</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Veterinary Partner: "Metaldehyde (Snail Bait) Toxicity in Dogs." Retrieved from: <a href= "https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951893"> https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951893</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">ASPCApro: "Metaldehyde (Slug and Snail Bait) Poisoning." Retrieved from: <a href= "https://www.aspcapro.org/sites/default/files/m-toxbrief_0303.pdf">https://www.aspcapro.org/sites/default/files/m-toxbrief_0303.pdf</a></p> </li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> <br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! </p> <p dir="ltr">Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you