This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice is a comprehensive update on Common Toxicologic Issues in Small Animals, edited by Dr. Stephen B. Hooser and Dr. Safdar A. Khan. The issue includes updated articles first published in the 2012 issue, including: Animal Poisoning Case Trends in the US; Investigative Diagnostic Toxicology and the Role of the Veterinarian in Pet Food-Related Outbreaks; Pet Food Recalls and Contaminants; Use of Intravenous Lipid Emulsions for Treating Certain Poisoning Cases; Calcium Channel Blocker Toxicity in Dogs and Cats; Management of Attention-Deficit Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Drug Intoxication in Dogs and Cats; Toxicology of Frequently Encountered Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in Dogs and Cats; Xylitol Toxicosis in Dogs; Toxicology of Avermectins and Milbemycins (Macrocylic Lactones) and the Role of P-Glycoprotein in Dogs and Cats; Toxicology of Newer Insecticides; Common Rodenticide Toxicoses; Mushroom Poisoning Cases in Dogs and Cats: Diagnosis and Treatment of Hepatotoxic, Neurotoxic, Gastroenterotoxic, Nephrotoxic, and Muscarinic Mushrooms; Differential Diagnosis of Common Acute Toxicologic Versus Nontoxicologic Illness; Common Reversal Agents/Antidotes in Small Animal Poisoning; and two new articles on the Toxicity of Marijuana & Synthetic Marijuana, and Radiation Emergencies.

A comprehensive review of toxicology for the small animal practitioner! Guest editors Safdar Khan and Stephen Hooser present articles on trends of animal poisoning cases in the USA, use of lipid emulsions, epidemiology of mushroom poisoning cases, toxicology of ADHD drugs, toxicology of human NSAIDS, diagnostic toxicology with emphasis on how to investigate or what to do in food-related outbreaks, toxicology of avermectins (ivermectins, moxidectin, doramectin, selamectin), rodenticides toxicosis, include difethiolone, toxicology of newer pesticides, toxicology of explosives, recently recognized nephrotoxic agents/toxicants, calcium channel blocker toxicosis, adverse effects, and more!

Annotation This title is a review of toxicology for the small animal practitioner! The editors present articles on trends of animal poisoning cases in the US, use of lipid emulsions, epidemiology of mushroom poisoning cases, toxicology of ADHD drugs, and diagnostic toxicology with emphasis on how to investigate food-related outbreaks.

Diagnose and determine treatment for toxic exposures in small animals with this quick reference! Small Animal Toxicology, 3rd Edition covers hundreds of potentially toxic substances, providing the information you need to manage emergency treatment and prevent poisonings in companion animals. To help you identify an unknown poison, this guide provides a list of potential toxins based on clinical signs or symptoms. It also includes a NEW color insert with 85 full-color photographs of toxic plants and of lesions associated with various poisonings. Written by respected veterinarian Michael E. Peterson and board-certified veterinary toxicologist Patricia A. Talcott, along with a team of expert contributors, this edition covers a wide variety of topics including toxicodynamics, toxicokinetics, effective history taking, recognizing clinical signs of toxic exposures, managing emergencies, and supportive care of the poisoned patient. Comprehensive coverage of toxins/poisons includes the full range of substances from acetaminophen to zinc, including home products, prescription medicines, recreational drugs, and more. Guidelines to evaluation, diagnosis and treatment include examinations of the source, toxic dose, toxicokinetics, clinical signs, minimum database, confirming tests, treatment progress and differential diagnosis for each specific toxicant. Coverage of common poisonous substances includes grapes and raisins, nicotine, mercury, mushrooms, Christmas-time plants, and snake and spider venoms. Toxicological Concepts section provides information on toxicologic principles such as history taking, providing supportive care, and managing emergency treatment. General Exposures section addresses nontraditional toxicology such as indoor environmental air, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and toxicities in pregnant and lactating animals. Miscellaneous Toxicant Groups section covers commonly encountered specific toxicants, the proper use of diagnostic laboratories, use of human poison control centers, and antidotes for specific toxins. More than 50 international contributors provide up-to-date, authoritative advice on treating poisonings and intoxications. 8 NEW chapters cover topics including legal considerations in toxicology cases, responding to mass exposures, and poisonings in birds, small mammals, and geriatric patients. NEW color insert shows 85 of the most commonly encountered toxic substances for at-a-glance identification. UPDATED Signs and Symptoms index makes it easier to find information on a toxic agent by presenting signs rather than requiring the formulation of a diagnosis. UPDATED information on agents most likely to cause a toxic reaction includes natural flea products and an expanded section on human medications. NEW quick-access format with bold headings and convenient tables and boxes allows quick retrieval of information in emergency situations.