A Field Guide to Common Animal Poisons

Supplies a quick reference that: Identifies common toxins harmful to animals. Provides step-by-step instructions for treatment, supplemented by information in easy-to-read tables. Includes listings of Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, AAVLD accredited veterinary diagnostic laboratories, and state poison control centers.

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Abbreviations..

I. Prevalence of Animal Exposures to Toxins.

II. Treatment regimens.

III. Toxin Summaries.

Adverse Drug Reactions.

Neurological System.

Neurological System.

Gastrointestinal System.

Renal System.

Hepatic System.

Dermal System.

Respiratory System.

Respiratory System.

Cardiovascular System.

Hematopoietic System.

Hematopoietic System.

Musculoskeletal System.

Reproductive System..

IV. Selected Bibliographies.

V. Additional Sources of Information.

VI. Indices to Toxins by:.

Clinical Sign.

Diagnostic test result.

Toxin name, system, and LD.

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Michael Murphy is the author of A Field Guide to Common Animal Poisons, published by Wiley.

A Field Guide to Common Animal Poisons is organized as a quick reference for veterinary practitioners and veterinary students. The six major sections of the book are

• Prevalence of Animal Exposure to Toxins: Exposure is defined as common or uncommon; common exposures are divided by species and physiological system.
• Treatment Regimens: regimens are categorized as general, supportive, and specific; therapeutic agents, dosage regimens and suppliers are listed.
• Toxin Summaries: 1- to-2-page synopses of facts applicable to the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of each toxin.
• Selected Bibliographies: Books and journals that complement the references l sited on the page for each toxin.
• Additional Sources of Information: Colleges of veterinary medicine, accredited veterinary diagnostic laboratories, and poison control centers are listed by state; Canadian colleges of veterinary medicine are listed by province.
• Indices to Toxins: Indexed by clinical signs, diagnostic test results, and toxin names.