Small Animal Toxicology Essentials

Providing a ready reference for the initial triage, collection of diagnostic samples, and management of a poisoning case, <i>Small Animal Toxicology Essentials</i> focuses on the most common poisons encountered by companion animals. From prevention to evaluation, monitoring, and treatment, the book is a guide for veterinary technicians to differentiate between significant and insignificant exposures and effectively manage animal poisonings. <p>Emphasizing clinical signs, differential diagnoses, and case management, the book begins with the principles of veterinary toxicology, such as terminology, history-taking, and decontamination. The second half of the book is devoted to specific toxicants, including plants, metals, drugs, and household poisons. A companion website at <a href=”http://www.wiley.com/go/poppenga”>www.wiley.com/go/poppenga</a> provides review questions in Word and color images available for download into PowerPoint. <i>Small Animal Toxicology Essentials</i> is a useful resource for veterinary technicians, especially those with a interest in emergency and critical care, and veterinary technician students, as well as practicing veterinarians looking for an introduction to toxicology.</p>