Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinica l Companion: Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care, Third Edition

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Organized alphabetically by toxic substance, the guide allows clinicians to locate critical information within minutes. Each entry summarizes toxic doses, mechanisms of toxicity, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment recommendations, prognosis, and monitoring guidelines in a concise, easy-to-read format.

The third edition has been extensively updated with new toxicants, revised treatment recommendations, and expanded reference material to reflect current veterinary toxicology practices.

The book covers topics including:

• Emergency management of poisoned patients
• Decontamination and detoxification procedures
• Diagnostic approaches to suspected poisoning
• Antidotes and supportive therapies
• Plant toxicities
• Household and industrial toxins
• Human medications and prescription drugs
• Veterinary pharmaceuticals
• Rodenticides and insecticides
• Foods toxic to dogs and cats
• Recreational drugs and cannabinoids (CBD)
• Heavy metals and chemical toxicants
• Toxic mushrooms and natural toxins
• Clinical photographs for toxin identification
• Differential diagnosis using clinical signs
• Toxicity calculations and dosage assessments
• Reference appendices for commonly used antidotes and anthelmintics

Designed for rapid consultation in emergency situations, this handbook helps veterinary teams quickly identify toxic agents, establish appropriate treatment plans, and improve patient outcomes. It is an indispensable reference for both general practice and emergency veterinary medicine.

Who is this book for?

• Small animal veterinarians
• Emergency and critical care veterinarians
• Veterinary technicians
• Veterinary nurses
• Veterinary students
• Animal poison control professionals
• Veterinary professionals involved in toxicology cases