Small Animal Toxicology Essentials (eBook)

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.

Preface.

Contributors.

Section 1: Fundamentals of Veterinary Clinical
Toxicology.

1 General Toxicologic Principles (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant and
Robert H. Poppenga).

2 Incidence of Poisoning in Small Animals (Sharon
Gwaltney-Brant).

3 Toxicology Information Resources (Sharon
Gwaltney-Brant).

4 Taking a Toxicologic History (Carrie Lohmeyer).

5 Essential Calculations (Camille DeClementi).

6 Initial Management of Acute Intoxications (Elisa
Petrollini-Rogers and Bridget McNally).

7 Decontamination Procedures (Lisa Murphy).

8 Antidotes (Tina Wismer).

9 Investigating Fatal Suspected Poisonings (Safdar A.
Khan).

10 Toxicologic Testing and Using Diagnostic Laboratories
(Lisa Murphy).

Section 2: A Systems-Affected Approach to Toxicology.

11 Nervous System (Tina Wismer).

12 Cardiovascular System (Karla R. Smith).

13 Pulmonary System (John A. Pickrell, Kiran Dhakal, and
Sharon Gwaltney-Brant).

14 Hepatobiliary System (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant).

15 Urinary System (Erin Freed).

16 Other Systems (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant).

Section 3: Specific Toxicants.

17 Rodenticides (Eric Dunayer).

18 Insecticides (Petra A. Volmer).

19 Other Pesticides (Robert H. Poppenga).

20 Plants (Joanna Delaporte and Charlotte Means).

21 Dietary Supplements and Herbs (Charlotte Means).

22 Zootoxins (Tamara Foss).

23 Mycotoxins and Mushrooms (Joyce Eisold and Michelle
Mostrom).

24 Food-Associated Intoxications (Mindy Bough).

25 Drugs of Abuse (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant).

26 OTC Drugs (Mary M. Schell and Sharon
Gwaltney-Brant).

27 Prescription Drugs (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant).

28 Household and Industrial Toxicants (Rhian Cope).

29 Metals and Minerals (Robert H. Poppenga).

30 Miscellaneous Toxicants (Michelle Mostrom).

Appendices.

Appendix 1: Drugs Used in Toxicology (Sharon
Gwaltney-Brant).

Appendix 2: Additional Toxic Plants and Associated System-Based
Effects (Joanna Delaporte and Charlotte Means).

Appendix 3: Plants Not Reported to Be Toxic (Joanna Delaporte
and Charlotte Means).

Index.

"This would be a valuable, much used text in any
veterinary clinic both as a teaching aid for veterinarians seeking
to continually educate their staff as well as veterinary
technicians striving to understand small animal toxicology in order
to function more readily within their clinical
situation." (Veterinary Information Network, 1
October 2012)

"A well presented, easy to follow, practical book which
will be excellent for students and veterinary practice, especially
in emergency situations. " (British Toxicology
Society Newsletter, 1 June 2012)
"Small Animal Toxicology Essentials provides a complete
introduction to clinical veterinary toxicology. Veterinary
technicians and veterinarians in the clinical and research settings
will find this

text not only a useful reference, but also a resourceful study
guide and a practical introduction to the fundamentals of
toxicology." (Lab Animal, 1 March 2012)

"This is a very practical book for your first steps in
toxicology and a valuable tool for your first job." (Tomorrow's
Vets, 1 January 2012)

"Small Animal Toxicology Essentials provides a fine introduction
to veterinary toxicology in a reference for the initial triage and
management of a small animal poisoning case. It outlines the basics
of evaluating small pets, covers prevention to monitoring and
treatment, emphasizes case management and approaches to specific
poisons, and is especially recommended for veterinary students and
reference libraries for vets." (The Midwest Book Review, 1 November
2011)

"This is an important resource to guide the veterinary team on a
course of action when a pet owner informs them, "My pet just ate
(fill in the blank)!."

(Doody's, 28 October 2011)

"The book also will interest students of veterinary medicine and
veterinarians who want to know more about the topic." (Book News, 1
August 2011)