Poisoning cases are a common presentation in small animal practice, but not every patient requires the same approach. Effective management relies on carrying out an appropriate risk assessment, tailoring treatment to the individual patient and avoiding common pitfalls that can lead to unnecessary or inappropriate interventions. When the toxic agent is unknown, making informed decisions can be particularly challenging.
Join this CPD webinar – part of the BVA and In Practice webinar series – to explore the practical management of poisoning cases in cats and dogs. We'll discuss how to approach initial triage, benefits and contraindications for inducing emesis, useful drugs to have available in practice and how to investigate suspected toxicity when the toxic agent is unknown. The session will also cover recent updates to VPIS advice and how to make the best use of Animal PoisonLine when supporting owners.
What you'll learn
Join this session and leave with:
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improved confidence in the initial triage and management of poisoning cases
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a practical approach to investigating suspected toxicity when the toxic agent is unknown
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an understanding of when inducing emesis is appropriate and when it is contraindicated
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greater awareness of useful treatment options
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an understanding of the recent updates to VPIS advice
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practical guidance on making the best use of Animal PoisonLine when supporting owners.
Why attend?
If you're looking to strengthen your approach to managing poisoning cases in first-opinion practice, this session will provide practical, evidence-based guidance that you can apply immediately.
Further reading
Enhance your learning by reviewing 'Appropriate management of poisoning cases in cats and dogs' ahead of the session, an In Practice article by Nicola Bates, research lead at the Veterinary Poisons Information Service.
Meet the speaker
Dr Alison Jones BVetMed MRCVS, VPIS Deputy Head of Service (Clinical)
Alison qualified from the RVC in 1993 and has worked across a range of clinical settings. She joined Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) in 2021 and is now Deputy Head of Service (Clinical), advising vets and members of the public on poisoning cases in all species. She also contributes to training, research and regular case reviews to help ensure advice remains up to date and tailored to each patient.
VPIS is the UK’s only dedicated veterinary poisons centre.
