This time-saving handbook provides practitioners with quick access to information on all aspects of toxicoses and poisonings of dogs and cats. Almost 100 categories of toxic agents are covered concisely yet thoroughly providing all the necessary details for emergency treatment and follow-up care. This ready reference is divided into three main sections. Introductory material covers patient assessment and treatment techniques and is followed by information on over 100 toxic agents, including uses of the agent, common products containing the agent, mechanism of action, pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment. The third section contains information on more than 100 toxic plants, including common names, toxin, toxic part, signs, and treatment.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Elsevier-Health Sciences Division
ISBN-10
0815164548
ISBN-13
9780815164548
eBay Product ID (ePID)
269436
Product Key Features
Author
Shawn P. Messonnier, Roger W. Gfeller
Publication Name
Handbook of Small Animal Toxicology and Poisonings
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Veterinary Medicine / General, Veterinary Medicine / Small Animal
Publication Year
1997
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Medical
Number of Pages
416 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
7.4 in
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Width
4.3 in
Item Weight
11.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN
97-042301
Age Range
18-18
Lc Classification Number
Sf991.G494 1997
Table of Content
Section One: Patient Evaluation and Treatment of Poisoning Section Two: Toxic Drugs and Chemicals Section Three: Toxic Plants Appendix A. Formulary Appendix B. Recipes for Continuous Drug Infusion Appendix C. Poison Treatment Flow Chart
Copyright Date
1998
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Decimal
636.089/59
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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