Pet Poison Helpline

In a session on treating poisoned patients at 2026 Fetch Nashville, Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, explains how to be the voice of reason in a scene of panic.

A dog in Knoxville, Tennessee, ingested 80 to 90 phenobarbital tablets belonging to a visiting pet and was found unresponsive by her family.

Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, debunks myths surrounding veterinary toxicology in this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, presented by dvm360.

Maya, a 13-year-old canine, gave her family a major headache by eating her owner's eye mask.

Pet Poison Helpline shared the lifesaving steps veterinary professionals and clients took after a mastiff named Sully ingested his owner's amlodipine.

Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, discusses common clinical errors in veterinary medicine and emphasizes the importance of creating a safe environment for staff.

A surge in influenza cases this past season coincides with acetaminophen appearing on the Pet Poison Helpline’s 2025 list of the most commonly reported toxins for cats and dogs.

Ahead of National House Plant Appreciation Day, Pet Poison Helpline is reminding everyone the danger some plants can be for pets.

Pet owners learn vital Halloween safety tips as chocolate and other dangers threaten pets. Discover how to protect your furry friends this spooky season.

Rocky, a pomeranian, was treated for cocaine, THC, and amphetamine poisoning.

The 2 dogs, Xander and Django, were successfully treated and have experienced a full recovery.

A dog suffers severe reactions after chewing on an agave plant.

Don’t wait for an emergency. Here are 5 straightforward tips from Pet Poison Helpline’s Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT

Pet Poison Helpline's recent installment of Toxin Tails shared the story of the Winters family, who all—including their 2 dogs—were diagnosed with ciguatera poisoning.

Make sure veterinary patients are protected this Easter by helping them avoid these toxins

Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, emphasizes the importance communicating properly with clients whose pet is suspected of having cannabis exposure

Veterinary toxicologist Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, explains clinical signs of cannabis exposure in pets, and how to treat these patients

As 4/20 day approaches, Pet Poison Helpline used its most recent Toxin Tail to warn veterinary professionals and pet parents ahead of the unofficial cannabis holiday

Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, shares a warning on the dangers of cannabis and THC products to pets ahead of 4/20 day.

Pet Poison Helpline’s latest installment of Toxin Tails encourages clients to contact veterinary professionals before attempting to induce vomiting

As the seasons change and the weather warms up, Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, is back on The Vet Blast Podcast to share with listens the potential toxins they could see in patients this spring

Fellow Safetycall International employees experienced the helpline’s services firsthand

Nellie, a doodle puppy, was accidentally given Ambien instead of UTI medication

Veterinary toxicologists are warning clients about the dangers of accidental exposure to semaglutide weight loss medications

Marijuana ingestion in dogs fell for the first time in 6 years

Luna the puppy helped herself to some of her owners Christmas treats, including the head of a chocolate Santa Claus

Help clients and patients have a happy and healthy holiday season by warning them of these not-so-jolly toxins

Although spiders are front and center during the Halloween season, they can be a terror to patients and clients year-round

Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT shared what her favorite things about Fetch are

The first 2 methods to start with, plus the mechanics of activated charcoal as a decontaminant