Toxicology
Dermal, Ocular, and Inhalation Decontamination in Dogs and Cats
Erin Freed, CVT, BAS, offers her insight into effective methods of decontamination in dogs and cats.
Toxicology
Interrupts: Toxicants Resulting in Rapid and Severe Clinical Toxicosis
Some toxic agents—“interrupts”—require emergency care for even small exposures.
Toxicology
Trazodone in Veterinary Medicine
Trazodone in dogs has been shown to be safe, with some therapeutic effects. Here's what to do if a dog is accidentally exposed to toxic amounts of trazodone.
Equine Medicine
Cantharidin Toxicosis from Blister Beetles in Horses
Blister beetles, also known as Spanish fly, contain a toxic substance called cantharidin that can severely injure or kill horses.
Toxicology
Xylitol: A Sweetener That Is Not So Sweet
Since 2002, the annual number of cases of xylitol toxicosis reported to the ASPCA APCC has risen into the thousands.
Toxicology
Oral Decontamination in Dogs and Cats
Decontamination to minimize or prevent clinical signs of toxicosis is an important step in managing poisoning cases.
Toxicology
Top 10 Toxins That Are Rarely Serious
Read this article for some very common “toxic” exposures that may sound serious but rarely cause any significant clinical signs.
Toxicology
Iron Toxicosis
Many common household items contain elemental iron, which can be toxic if consumed in great enough quantities.