Veterinary Toxicologist
Dr. Sherry Rippel (Welch) joined Pet Poison Helpline® and SafetyCall International in July 2010. Sherry received her BS and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from the University of Illinois. After graduating from veterinary school, she practiced in a mixed animal practice. Her interest in toxicology led her to another animal poison control center , where she was employed for 12 years as Consulting Veterinarian in Clinical Toxicology/Senior Toxicologist. During that time, she also became co-owner of a local animal emergency clinic. In 2008, Dr. Rippel became a diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology. In 2009 she became a diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology. She has published several abstracts and journal articles, and has authored numerous chapters in several veterinary textbooks. Dr. Rippel currently resides near the Twin Cities. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, family and pets.
Publications
Welch S. Herbicide Toxicosis, Large Animal Toxicology, Wiley Publishing, NY (pending)
Welch S. Neonicotinoids and Fipronil Toxicosis (mini topic), Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Toxicology. 1st ed. Ames, IO: Wiley-Blackwell (pending)
Almgren CM, Welch SL. Toxin Exposures in Small Animals, Kirk’s Current Veterinary Therapy XV, Saunders, St. Louis MO, 2014
Poldoski A, Welch S. Common Toxic Foods in the Small Animal Patient – Part 1. Canadian Tech News, Winter 2011/2012 Vol. 35
Poldoski A, Welch S. Common Toxic Foods in the Small Animal Patient – Part II. Canadian Tech News, Winter 2011/2012 Vol. 35
Welch SL. 5-Flurouracil toxicosis. Veterinary Clinical Advisor Dogs and Cats, 2nd ed. Mosby, St. Louis MO, 2011
Welch SL. Amphetamine toxicosis. Veterinary Clinical Advisor Dogs and Cats, 2nd ed., Mosby, St. Louis MO. 2011 (59)
Welch SL, Acetaminophen toxicosis. Veterinary Clinical Advisor Dogs and Cats, 2nd ed., Mosby, St. Louis MO, 2011
Welch SL, Citrus Oil Extract toxins. Veterinary Clinical Advisor Dogs and Cats, 2nd ed. Mosby, St. Louis MO, 2011
Welch SL. Cleaning products toxicosis. Veterinary Clinical Advisor Dogs and Cats 2nd ed, Mosby, St. Louis MO, 2011 (217)
Welch SL. Macadamia nut toxicosis. Veterinary Clinical Advisor Dogs and Cats 2nd ed, Mosby, St. Louis MO, 2011 (681)
Welch SL. Onion and garlic toxicosis. Eterinary Clinical Advisor Dogs and Cats 2nd ed., Mosby, St. Louis MO, 2011
Welch SL. Oleander toxicosis. Veterinary Clinical Advisor Dogs and Cats 2nd ed, Mosby, St. Louis MO, 2011 (780)
Welch SL. Amphetamine toxicosis. Veterinary Clinical Advisor Dogs and Cats, Mosby, St. Louis MO, 2007
Welch SL. Nicotine toxicosis. Veterinary Clinical Advisor Dogs and Cats, Mosby, St. Louis MO, 2007
Welch SL. Alcohol toxicosis. Veterinary Clinical Advisor Dogs and Cats, Mosby, St. Louis MO, 2007
Welch SL Boric acid toxicosis. Clinical Veterinary Toxicology (Plumlee), Mosby, 2004
Welch SL, Glyphosate Toxicosis, Clinical Veterinary Toxicology (Plumlee), Mosby 2004
Welch SL, Richardson JA. Clinical effects of bromonidine drops ingestion in 52 dogs. Vet Hum Tox 2002;44:34-35.
Welch SL: Oral toxicity of topical preparations. In: Poppenga RH, Volmer PA, ed. Veterinary Clinics of North America, Small Animal Practice: Toxicology, Philadelphia: Saunders; 2002:443-453
Welch SL, Local Anesthetics Toxicosis, Veterinary Medicine, 2000
Book Chapters
Welch SL: Oral toxicity of topical preparations. In: Poppenga RH, Volmer PA, ed. Veterinary Clinics of North America, Small Animal Practice: Toxicology, Philadelphia: Saunders; 2002:443-453.
Almgren CM, Welch SL. Toxin Exposures in Small Animals, Current Veterinary Therapy 2012, pending publication.
