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9780813815381

Small Animal Toxicology Essentials

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  • ISBN13:

    9780813815381

  • ISBN10:

    081381538X

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2011-05-31
  • Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Summary

Small Animal Toxicology Essentials is a thorough introduction to the principles of veterinary toxicology and toxicants of concern. Providing toxicologic information necessary for the initial triage of cases, collection of diagnostic samples, and management of a toxicosis, the book focuses on the nursing care following an animals exposure to a poison. Small Animal Toxicology Essentials is a useful resource for the basics of toxicology, from prevention to evaluation, monitoring, and treatment.

Author Biography

Robert H. Poppenga, D.V.M., Ph.D., DABVT, is a Professor and Head of the Toxicology Section at the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis.

Sharon M. Gwaltney-Brant, D.V.M., Ph.D., DABVT, DABT, is a Toxicology Consultant for Veterinary Information Network (VIN) and Adjunct Instructor at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois.

Table of Contents

Principles of Veterinary Toxicology
Introduction to Veterinary Toxicology
Terminology
Types of poisons
Species Differences
Sources of information
Managing a toxicosis: obtaining a history
Managing a toxicosis: performing an exposure assessment
Managing a toxicosis: obtaining a minimum database and stabilizing vital signs
Managing a toxicosis: principles of decontamination
Managing a toxicosis: antidotes
Effective use of diagnostic laboratories
Toxicants of Concern
Pesticides
Insecticides
Anticoagulants
Others
Plants
Common household and yard plants âÇô Tabular format
Metals
Arsenic
Iron
Lead
Zinc
Others
Drugs
Prescription drugs
OTC drugs
Illicit Drugs
Zootoxins
Insects
Spiders
Snakes
FoodâÇôrelated poisons
Chocolate
grapes/raisins
macadamia nuts
mycotoxins
yeast bread dough
xylitol
Household poisons
Batteries
boric acid
cleaning agents
corrosives
dessicant packs
ethylene glycol
glow jewelry/sticks
hot and cold packs
ice melts
mothballs
paint
paintballs
pennies
pens/pencils/markers
potpourri
polyurethane adhesives
toiletry items
Miscellaneous poisons
charcoal briquets
compost piles
fertilizers
firelogs
mulches
mushrooms
petroleumâÇôbased products
Malicious poisonings
Demographics
toxicants
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