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Erin Freed

Erin Freed

CVT, BAS | ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center

About the Author

Erin has been employed with the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) since 2006. She earned her associate’s degree in applied science in veterinary technology from Parkland Community College and her bachelor’s degree in applied science in veterinary hospital management from St. Petersburg College in 2016. Erin’s interests include toxicology, but her true passion is sharing knowledge and educating veterinary staff. She has been an instructor for a toxicology continuing education (CE) course for the Veterinary Support Personnel Network and has spoken at several APCC CE conferences. Erin has had peer-reviewed articles published in Veterinary Technician, the NAVTA Journal, and Veterinary Medicine and has authored a chapter on the renal system in Small Animal Toxicology Essentials.

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Illicit Drugs: What Veterinary Nurses Need to Know

Toxicology

Illicit Drugs: What Veterinary Nurses Need to Know

Marijuana, amphetamines, cocaine, heroin, and hallucinogenic mushrooms are five of the most common illicit drugs companion animals are exposed to.

Dermal, Ocular, and Inhalation Decontamination in Dogs and Cats

Toxicology

Dermal, Ocular, and Inhalation Decontamination in Dogs and Cats

Erin Freed, CVT, BAS, offers her insight into effective methods of decontamination in dogs and cats.

Oral Decontamination in Dogs and Cats

Toxicology

Oral Decontamination in Dogs and Cats

Decontamination to minimize or prevent clinical signs of toxicosis is an important step in managing poisoning cases.

Iron Toxicosis

Toxicology

Iron Toxicosis

Many common household items contain elemental iron, which can be toxic if consumed in great enough quantities.

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