Veterian Key

Chapter 53 Lilies Jeffery O. Hall, DVM, PhD • Lilium sp. and Hemerocallis sp. plants are common ornamentals that are used as potted holiday houseplants and common constituents of flower…

Chapter 51 Ivermectin: Macrolide Antiparasitic Agents Katrina L. Mealey, DVM, PhD • Ivermectin, selamectin, moxidectin, doramectin, eprinomectin, abamectin, and milbemycin are potential sources of toxicity caused by accidental overdose or…

Chapter 52 Lead Stan W. Casteel, DVM, PhD • Sources include background lead, lead-based paint, solder, combustion residue, sinkers, toys and trinkets, and lead projectiles. • Lead, a multisystem poison,…

Chapter 50 Iron Jeffery O. Hall, DVM, PhD • Sources include gestational supplements, multivitamins or minerals, and fertilizers. • Toxic dose: less than 20 mg/kg elemental iron is generally not…

Chapter 47 Miscellaneous Herbicides, Fungicides, and Nematocides Roger A. Yeary, DVM • Suspected pet poisonings with herbicides, fungicides, and nematocides are proportional to the frequency of use by the general…

Chapter 46 Grapes and Raisins Michelle S. Mostrom, DVM, MS, PhD • Raisins and grapes may be toxic to some dogs—-no apparent dose response exists between the exposure dose and…

Chapter 44 Ethanol Jill A. Richardson, DVM • Ethanol is used therapeutically to treat ethylene glycol poisoning in dogs and cats. • The most common signs of ethanol toxicity include…

Chapter 43 Diethylene Glycol Karyn Bischoff, DVM, MS • DEG is used as an automotive break fluid, an industrial lubricant, and a solvent. • The kidney is the major target…