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Small Animal Toxicology Essentials

Tina Wismer (Edited by), Wismer (Author)

9781394180110, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 26 May 2025

416 pages
25.2 x 17.8 x 2.5 cm, 0.839 kg

A one-stop reference for veterinary clinicians in small animal practices

Veterinary technicians play a vital role in the successful operation of any small animal practice. One of the most important types of case they will face is an emergency call related to a possibly toxic exposure, which demands that they assess clinical urgency, triage calls, offer guidelines for the collection of diagnostic samples, and more. Small Animal Toxicology Essentials offers a foundational, practical guide to the most common small animal toxins, their poisoning risks, and the essential steps required to evaluate client calls and provide timely, effective assistance. Fully updated for reflect the latest research and expand treatment of key subjects, this is the must-own reference for clinical professionals.

Readers of the second edition of Small Animal Toxicology Essentials will also find:

  • Updated treatment of all common toxins
  • Detailed discussion of topics including differential diagnoses, clinical signs, laboratory sample collection, and many more
  • Additional color photographs and tables to facilitate toxin identification

Small Animal Toxicology Essentials is ideal for veterinary technicians and veterinary technician students, for those working in small animal or emergency practice, no matter the length of employment.

Contributors ix

Preface xi

Acknowledgement xii

Section 1: Fundamentals of Veterinary Clinical Toxicology 1

1 General Toxicologic Principles 3
Sharon Gwaltney- Brant

2 Incidence of Poisoning in Small Animals 16
Ginger Watts Brown

3 Toxicology Information Resources 22
Lisa Bunnell

4 Taking a Toxicologic History 29
Carrie Lohmeyer- Mauzy

5 Essential Calculations 37
Jennifer Kendall

6 Initial Management of Acute Intoxications 48
Brittany Parsons

7 Decontamination Procedures 55
Lisa Murphy

8 Antidotes 62
Tina Wismer

9 Most Deadly Toxins; Investigating Fatal Suspected Poisonings 77
Devon Davis and Safdar A. Khan Copyrighted Material

10 Toxicologic Testing and Using Diagnostic Laboratories 86
Lisa Murphy

Section 2: A Systems-Affected Approach to Toxicology 91

11 Nervous System 93
Tina Wismer

12 Cardiovascular System 98
Karla R. Smith

13 Pulmonary System 104
Jeff Backus

14 Hepatobiliary System 107
Sharon Gwaltney- Brant

15 Urinary System 113
Erin Freed

16 Other Systems 117
Tina Wismer

Section 3: Specific Toxicants 125

17 Rodenticides 127
Eric Dunayer

18 Insecticides 137
Brandee Bean

19 Other Pesticides 147
Kristi D. Long

20 Plants 159
Charlotte Means

21 Dietary Supplements and Herbs 174
Charlotte Means

22 Metals and Minerals 184
Frank Davis

23 Prescription Drugs 198
Jennifer Hopkins

24 Over- the- Counter Drugs 213
Jenny Schuett

25 Illicit Drugs and Drugs of Abuse 226
Sharon Gwaltney- Brant and Tina Wismer

26 Zootoxins 240
Tamara Foss

27 Food-Associated Intoxications 258
Mindy Perez

28 Mycotoxins and Mushrooms 271
Lizzy Stone-Lawrence

29 Household and Industrial Toxicants 290
Rhian Cope

30 Miscellaneous Toxicants 311
Elisha Argo

Appendices 329

Appendix 1: Drugs Used in Toxicology 331
Catherine Dzienisiewski

Appendix 2: Additional Toxic Plants and Associated System-Based Effects 348
Charlotte Means

Appendix 3: Plants Not Reported to be Toxic 373
Charlotte Means

Index 380

Subject Areas: Veterinary medicine [MZ]
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