166 Metaldehyde Poisoning in Dogs and Cats

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: 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.    Resources We Mentioned in the Show   Merck Veterinary Manual: "Metaldehyde Poisoning in Animals." Retrieved from: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/metaldehyde-poisoning/metaldehyde-poisoning-in-animals Veterinary Partner: "Metaldehyde (Snail Bait) Toxicity in Dogs." Retrieved from: https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951893 ASPCApro: "Metaldehyde (Slug and Snail Bait) Poisoning." Retrieved from: https://www.aspcapro.org/sites/default/files/m-toxbrief_0303.pdf Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  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 listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan