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Webinar – 8/21/24 – APCC: Backpack Hazards: Protecting Pets from Hidden Toxins – ASPCAPro

August 21, 2024 @ 10:00 AM11:00 AM PDT
Free
Backpack Hazards webinar from ASPCA Pro

About this Webinar
The start of the school year is an exciting time for many families, but it can also pose unexpected dangers to their beloved cats and dogs. Backpacks are often filled with hidden hazards, such as ADHD medication, ibuprofen, toxic snacks, and even earbuds.

Join us for an informative and engaging session with Dr. Dzienisiewski as she highlights some of the most hazardous items lurking in children’s backpacks and discusses how to treat these toxicities in a clinical setting.

Takeaways
You’ll learn key information about:

  • Art supplies and their toxicity
  • Common medication ingestions, including albuterol inhalers, ADHD medications, and OTC medications, as well as how to treat them\
  • Food toxicities, including Xylitol-containing compounds, and how to manage them
  • Technology hazards, including batteries, earbuds, and AirTags

Suited For
This session is suited for veterinarians and veterinary technicians, but all are welcome.

Credits
This session has been submitted for one hour of RACE credit and is pending approval.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/apcc-backpack-hazards-protecting-pets-hidden-toxins

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