Christmas is fast approaching, and as all vet professionals know, with it comes a range of potential risks to our pets.
Host Daniella and ECC expert Shannon Thorrell discuss the most common emergencies seen during the festive period. From chocolate and mince pies to button batteries, they explore effective strategies for diagnosing, treating, and preventing these risks.
Shannon shares her expert approach to managing toxicities, as well as practical advice for veterinary teams to stay prepared for the busy season ahead.
Shannon Thorrell:
Since 2017 Shannon has been a Veterinary Surgeon at Vets Now, becoming Principal Veterinary Surgeon in 2019. In 2022 she became an RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care. She is currently undertaking the BSAVA PgCert in Diagnostic Imaging.
Daniella Dos Santos
Daniella graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2012 having previously obtained a degree in Molecular Genetics from Kings College. She has since worked in first opinion, small animal and exotic pet practices across the Southeast. In 2019, she became the youngest-ever President of the British Veterinary Association, leading the profession through the height of the pandemic. During her time as President, she was instrumental in the association’s Diversity and Inclusion work, as well as the development and launch of the Good Workplaces Policy. Daniella was the recipient of the RCVS Inspiration Award 2021 for her leadership and became an RCVS Fellow in 2021 for Meritorious Contributions to the Profession. She is a trustee of the PetPlan Charitable Trust.
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Links:
Vets Now chocolate calculator: https://dog-chocolate-calculator.vets-now.com/
The Animal Poisons Line: https://www.animalpoisonline.co.uk
