Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatories
Chapter 64 Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatories Patricia A. Talcott, MS, DVM, PhD • Since NSAIDs are incredibly popular in human and veterinary medicine, and many are marketed as over-the-counter medications, they are…
Bromethalin
Chapter 34 Bromethalin David C. Dorman, DVM, PhD • Bromethalin is a rodenticide that inhibits mitochondrial energy production. • Bromethalin produces cerebral edema in dogs, cats, and other species. •…
Sodium Monofluoroacetate (1080)
Chapter 77 Sodium Monofluoroacetate (1080) Kathy Parton, DVM, MS • Sodium monofluoroacetate is a potent pesticide used for predator control. • Clinical signs of toxicosis include vomiting, salivation, urination, defecation,…
Metaldehyde
Chapter 57 Metaldehyde Birgit Puschner, DVM, PhD • Metaldehyde, known as a molluscacide, is widely used for the control of slugs and snails. • Clinical signs of acute exposure to…
Snake Bite: Coral Snakes
Chapter 75 Snake Bite: Coral Snakes Michael E. Peterson, DVM, MS • Coral snake bites in veterinary medicine are not common. • Coral snake venom is primarily neurotoxic, with little…
Ionophores
Chapter 49 Ionophores Jeffery O. Hall, DVM, PhD • Ionophores can be present as a contaminant in dog or cat food. Alternatively, companion animals can be exposed by consuming premixes…
Organochlorine Pesticides
Chapter 65 Organochlorine Pesticides Merl F. Raisbeck, DVM, MS, PhD • The most likely source of acute organochlorine poisoning in small animals is improperly stored stockpiles of outdated pesticides. With…
Reproductive Toxicology of the Female Companion Animal
Chapter 25 Reproductive Toxicology of the Female Companion Animal Clynn E. Wilker, DVM, PhD, Joanna E. Ellington, DVM, PhD FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE TOXICOLOGY In recent years, concern about possible female reproductive…
Ethylene Glycol
Chapter 45 Ethylene Glycol Mary Anna Thrall, DVM, MS, Heather E. Connally, DVM, MS, Gregory F. Grauer, DVM, MS, Dwayne Hamar, PhD • EG has a very high potential for…
General Toxicological Principles
Chapter 1 General Toxicological Principles Gary D. Osweiler, DVM, MS, PhD • Toxicology is the science and study of how poisons affect organisms. • Dosage is the most important factor…
