Robert H. Poppenga & Sharon M. Gwaltney-Brant 
Small Animal Toxicology Essentials 

Providing a ready reference for the initial triage, collection of
diagnostic samples, and management of a poisoning case, Small
Animal Toxicology Essentials 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.

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.
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provides review questions in Word and color images available for
download into Power Point. Small Animal Toxicology Essentials
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.

Table of Content

Preface.

Contributors.

Section 1: Fundamentals of Veterinary Clinical
Toxicology.

1 General Toxicologic Principles (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant and
Robert H. Poppenga).

2 Incidence of Poisoning in Small Animals (Sharon
Gwaltney-Brant).

3 Toxicology Information Resources (Sharon
Gwaltney-Brant).

4 Taking a Toxicologic History (Carrie Lohmeyer).

5 Essential Calculations (Camille De Clementi).

6 Initial Management of Acute Intoxications (Elisa
Petrollini-Rogers and Bridget Mc Nally).

7 Decontamination Procedures (Lisa Murphy).

8 Antidotes (Tina Wismer).

9 Investigating Fatal Suspected Poisonings (Safdar A.
Khan).

10 Toxicologic Testing and Using Diagnostic Laboratories
(Lisa Murphy).

Section 2: A Systems-Affected Approach to Toxicology.

11 Nervous System (Tina Wismer).

12 Cardiovascular System (Karla R. Smith).

13 Pulmonary System (John A. Pickrell, Kiran Dhakal, and
Sharon Gwaltney-Brant).

14 Hepatobiliary System (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant).

15 Urinary System (Erin Freed).

16 Other Systems (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant).

Section 3: Specific Toxicants.

17 Rodenticides (Eric Dunayer).

18 Insecticides (Petra A. Volmer).

19 Other Pesticides (Robert H. Poppenga).

20 Plants (Joanna Delaporte and Charlotte Means).

21 Dietary Supplements and Herbs (Charlotte Means).

22 Zootoxins (Tamara Foss).

23 Mycotoxins and Mushrooms (Joyce Eisold and Michelle
Mostrom).

24 Food-Associated Intoxications (Mindy Bough).

25 Drugs of Abuse (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant).

26 OTC Drugs (Mary M. Schell and Sharon
Gwaltney-Brant).

27 Prescription Drugs (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant).

28 Household and Industrial Toxicants (Rhian Cope).

29 Metals and Minerals (Robert H. Poppenga).

30 Miscellaneous Toxicants (Michelle Mostrom).

Appendices.

Appendix 1: Drugs Used in Toxicology (Sharon
Gwaltney-Brant).

Appendix 2: Additional Toxic Plants and Associated System-Based
Effects (Joanna Delaporte and Charlotte Means).

Appendix 3: Plants Not Reported to Be Toxic (Joanna Delaporte
and Charlotte Means).

Index.

About the author

Robert H. Poppenga, D.V.M., Ph.D., DABVT, is a Professor and
Head of the Toxicology Section at the California Animal Health and
Food Safety Laboratory System at the School of Veterinary Medicine,
University of California, Davis.

Sharon M. Gwaltney-Brant, D.V.M., Ph.D., DABVT, DABT, is
a Toxicology Consultant for Veterinary Information Network (VIN)
and Adjunct Instructor at the College of Veterinary Medicine,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois.