Feeling Thorny: Identifying and Treating Common Plant Exposures in Dogs & Cats
About this Webinar
This 1-hour webinar will cover the basic concepts behind the clinical management of dog and cat plant exposures. We will discuss tactics to help overcome common obstacles in performing risk assessments and developing treatment plans. We will focus on common landscape and ornamental plants with a systems-based approach to cover a broad range of toxic plants within the hour. Please note that food plant exposures (grapes/raisins, onion/garlic, avocado, macadamia nut, etc.) will not be discussed in detail.
Takeaways
- Learn general concepts for assessment and management of plant exposures.
- Learn where to obtain reliable plant identification and toxicity information.
- Learn to critically think about and manage plant exposures in a systems-based fashion.
Suited For
This session is best suited for veterinarians, but all others are welcome.
Credits
The live webinar and post-webinar online course are RACE-approved and are eligible for one hour of free CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Register now and you’ll be notified when the recording is available.
Renee Tourdot
DVM, Senior Toxicologist and Team Leader, ASPCA
Dr. Renee Tourdot serves as a Senior Toxicologist and Team Leader for the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. She earned her DVM from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2009 and went on to complete an internship in small animal medicine and surgery before starting her career in emergency medicine and toxicology. She became a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology in 2019 and a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology in 2021. In addition to regularly teaching veterinary professionals, Dr. Tourdot has authored numerous textbook chapters and online publications. A strong advocate for treating the patient, not the poison, Dr. Tourdot is proud to be a reliable resource for veterinary medical professionals in the trenches. When the toxicologist hat comes off, Dr. Tourdot enjoys volunteering as a Master Gardener, sewing her own wardrobe, and lounging on a sunny patio with her furry family.
