Our Expert: Dr. Tina Wismer
Marijuana Intoxication in Pets Is on the Rise
By Dr. Tina Wismer | August 23, 2016Over the past few years there has been an increase in the number of pets intoxicated by marijuana presented to veterinary clinics. It is unknown if this is truly an increase in cases, if people…View Full Post ›
Beware Toads That Can Poison Cats and Dogs
By Dr. Tina Wismer | July 12, 2016Contrary to the old wives’ tales, toads won’t give you warts, but they may poison your pet. While there are many species of toads, toxicity is largely dependent on the species that live in…View Full Post ›
Beware the Biting, Stinging Insects of Summer
By Dr. Tina Wismer | June 9, 2016Summertime often means more time outside…and also more bees, wasps, hornets and other bugs that bite and sting and can make life miserable not just for us, but also our pets. There are various…View Full Post ›
Do Essential Oils Pose a Risk to Pets?
By Dr. Tina Wismer | May 26, 2016While you may find that using essential oils, like lavender or eucalyptus, for aromatherapy helps you relax, it’s important to keep in mind that these oils can also pose safety risks to pets and…View Full Post ›
7 Common Home Repair Dangers for Pets
By Dr. Tina Wismer | April 13, 2016Spring is here, which means it's home repair season. Perhaps you’re itching to finally repaint your living room or maybe you’re getting ready to replace the tile in your guest bathroom. Whatever…View Full Post ›
Lead Poisoning: Still a Concern for Pets
By Dr. Tina Wismer | April 6, 2016While lead poisonings have become somewhat less common over the years due to greater awareness, I am amazed at all the ways pets still consume this substance and where it can be found in…View Full Post ›
10 Spring Plants That Are Dangerous for Pets
By Dr. Tina Wismer | March 24, 2016Spring has finally sprung — but some of the flowers and plants growing in your garden or blooming in your vases could cause serious harm to your pet. As a veterinary toxicologist for the ASPCA…View Full Post ›
A Warning to Dog Owners Who Use Inhalers
By Dr. Tina Wismer | November 10, 2015While cooler air and the smell of burning leaves are harbingers of fall in many parts of the country, they also usher in a time of increased risk of asthma attacks for many human sufferers of the…View Full Post ›
7 Fall Plant and Garden Dangers for Pets
By Dr. Tina Wismer | October 20, 2015Spring isn’t the only time pet owners need to worry about hazards in the garden and toxic plants — fall can be just as dangerous. As a veterinary toxicologist for the ASPCA Animal Poison Control…View Full Post ›
5 Pet Dangers to Avoid This Fall
By Dr. Tina Wismer | October 1, 2015Every season has its risks for pets, but when the cooler weather rolls in, here are five things I know we will be getting calls about at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. The best medicine is…View Full Post ›
A Warning to Pet Owners Who Use E-Cigarettes
By Dr. Tina Wismer | June 15, 2015As electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are becoming more popular, exposures to animals are increasing as the types of exposures have changed. E-cigarettes were first marketed in 2007 and have…View Full Post ›
7 Spring Home “Fixer Upper” Hazards for Pets
By Dr. Tina Wismer | April 20, 2015Spring is in the air and so are the scent of paint fumes and the buzz of power tools. Warmer weather encourages many home and apartment dwellers to spruce up their abodes with a little project or…View Full Post ›
