Education:
DVM, University of Wisconsin Madison, 2006

Experience:
Jodi joined Veterinary Emergency Service in 2008 after several years in private practice in Phoenix, Arizona. She is a member of AVMA, WVMA, AzVMA and VECCS.

She shares her home with her husband, Great Dane Darwin, German Shepherd Keeta and four cats. In her spare time she enjoys mountain biking and reading.

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Special Alert!

Xylitol poisoning in dogs is on the rise. Xylitol is a sweetener found in sugar-free chewing gum, candy and baked goods. Substantial amounts of items sweetened with xylitol can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure resulting in depression, loss of coordination and seizures. These signs can occur as soon as 30 minutes after ingestion of the product so veterinary treatment is urged immediately. Even small concentrations of xylitol are proving dangerous with detection being veiled by a delay in the onset of clinical signs as much as 12 hours.