Working Like Dogs · September 27, 2017 · 33 min

Working Like Dogs - Episode 137 In the Line of Duty - Protecting Working Dogs from Opioid Overdose

Did you know that the opioid epidemic is not only impacting humans but it’s also impacting working dogs? Police dogs are being exposed to deadly drugs in the line of duty. Dr. Ashley Mitek and Dr. Maureen McMichael from the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital are working with law enforcement and veterinarians to help handlers and veterinarians be prepared to prevent and treat a dog that has been or is suspected of being exposed to an opioid. Their work is fascinating and it is being used to save the valuable lives of these heroic working dogs! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - In the Line of Duty - Protecting Working Dogs from Opioid Overdose with Marcie Davis Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-like-dogs-service-dogs-and-working-dogs-pet-life-radio-original--6668004/support .