Small Animal Toxicology Essentials, 1st Edition

Small Animal Toxicology Essentials

Small Animal Toxicology Essentials is a practical reference for recognizing, evaluating, and managing poisoning cases in companion animals. It covers initial triage, history-taking, diagnostic sample collection, decontamination, monitoring, and treatment, with emphasis on clinical signs and differential diagnoses. The book also examines common toxicants such as plants, metals, drugs, and household poisons. It is designed to support veterinary technicians, students, and veterinarians involved in emergency, critical care, and general practice.

Key Features:

• Provides practical guidance for the initial triage of poisoning cases
• Covers collection of diagnostic samples and evaluation of toxic exposures
• Explains essential principles and terminology used in veterinary toxicology
• Discusses history-taking, decontamination, monitoring, and treatment procedures
• Focuses on recognizing clinical signs associated with common poisonings
• Helps differentiate significant toxic exposures from less serious incidents
• Covers specific toxicants including plants, metals, drugs, and household poisons
• Provides guidance on differential diagnosis and case management
• Includes resources such as review questions and downloadable color images
• Useful for veterinary technicians, emergency and critical care professionals, students, and practicing veterinarians