Small Animal Toxicology Essentials

Small Animal Toxicology Essentials, 2nd Edition provides practical clinical reference guidance for evaluating client calls and managing small animal toxic exposures. Edited by Tina Wismer, this volume establishes structured protocols for clinical urgency assessment, telephone call triage, initial management of acute intoxications, decontamination procedures, and antidote selection.

The text addresses differential diagnosis formulation, clinical sign recognition, and diagnostic laboratory sample collection to assist practitioners during emergency encounters. Color photographs facilitate direct toxin identification, while dedicated chapters systematically explore specific toxicant groups including rodenticides, insecticides, toxic plants, dietary supplements, metals, prescription drugs, over-the-counter remedies, illicit substances, zootoxins, mycotoxins, and household compounds.

Intended for veterinary technicians, technician students, and clinicians in small animal or emergency practice, this 416-page work from publisher Wiley-Blackwell incorporates updated treatment strategies for common toxins alongside expanded coverage of key toxicology topics. The material prepares clinical teams to perform essential calculations, utilize diagnostic testing laboratories, and manage complex poison cases.