Consulting Veterinarian, Clinical Toxicology
Dr. Holly Hommerding joined Pet Poison Helpline® in 2014. Originally from central Minnesota, Holly received her BS (2005) and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (2008) degrees from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Hommerding became a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology (ABT) and a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology (ABVT) in 2018 and 2022, respectively. Having had enjoyed a fulfilling early career working in small animal general practice in the Twin Cities metropolitan area through 2016, her love for toxicology was impetus to continue on a professional course in clinical toxicology with Pet Poison Helpline® moving forward. She now lives in the Twin Cities metropolitan area with her comical golden retrievers Nutmeg (Meg) and Dandelion, her strong-willed cat Miriam, and her geriatric cockatiel Frankie.
Publications
Hommerding, H. Hydrocarbons. In Hovda LR, Brutlag A, Poppenga R, Peterson K. eds. Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Toxicology. 2nd ed. Ames, IA: Wiley-Blackwell. 2016.
Brutlag A, Hommerding H. Toxicology of marijuana, synthetic cannabinoids, and cannabidiol in dogs and cats. Vet. Clin. North Am. Small Anim. 2018; 48(6): 1087-1102.
Hommerding, H. Rodenticide poisoning. In Brutlag A eds. The Merck Veterinary Manual. 2022.
Hommerding H. Hydrocarbons. In Hovda LR, Brutlag AG, Poppenga RH & Epstein SE, eds. Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Toxicology. 3rd ed. Ames, IA: John Wiley & Sons. 2024.
Hommerding H. Marijuana. In Hovda LR, Brutlag AG, Poppenga RH & Epstein SE, eds. Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Toxicology. 3rd ed. Ames, IA: John Wiley & Sons. 2024.
Hommerding H. Synthetic Cannabinoids. In Hovda LR, Brutlag AG, Poppenga RH & Epstein SE, eds. Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Toxicology. 3rd ed. Ames, IA: John Wiley & Sons. 2024.
Hommerding H. Cannabidiol (CBD). In Hovda LR, Brutlag AG, Poppenga RH & Epstein SE, eds. Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Toxicology. 3rd ed. Ames, IA: John Wiley & Sons. 2024.
Hommerding, H. Marijauna: THC. In The Merck Veterinary Manual. In production 2023-2024
Hommerding, H. Cannabidiol: CBD. In The Merck Veterinary Manual. In production 2023-2024.
Hommerding, H. Hemp and Cannabis Toxicity. In Gupta, R.C. 4th ed, Veterinary toxicology: basic and clinical principles. In production 2024.
