Small Animal Toxicology Essentials - Tapa blanda

This would be a valuable, much used text in any veterinary clinic both as a teaching aid for veterinarians seeking to continually educate their staff as well as veterinary technicians striving to understand small animal toxicology in order to function more readily within their clinical situation. (Veterinary Information Network, 1 October 2012) A well presented, easy to follow, practical book which will be excellent for students and veterinary practice, especially in emergency situations. (British Toxicology Society Newsletter, 1 June 2012) "Small Animal Toxicology Essentials provides a complete introduction to clinical veterinary toxicology. Veterinary technicians and veterinarians in the clinical and research settings will find this text not only a useful reference, but also a resourceful study guide and a practical introduction to the fundamentals of toxicology." (Lab Animal, 1 March 2012) "This is a very practical book for your first steps in toxicology and a valuable tool for your first job." (Tomorrow's Vets, 1 January 2012) "Small Animal Toxicology Essentials provides a fine introduction to veterinary toxicology in a reference for the initial triage and management of a small animal poisoning case. It outlines the basics of evaluating small pets, covers prevention to monitoring and treatment, emphasizes case management and approaches to specific poisons, and is especially recommended for veterinary students and reference libraries for vets." (The Midwest Book Review, 1 November 2011) "This is an important resource to guide the veterinary team on a course of action when a pet owner informs them, "My pet just ate (fill in the blank)!." (Doody's, 28 October 2011) "The book also will interest students of veterinary medicine and veterinarians who want to know more about the topic." (Book News, 1 August 2011)

Providing a ready reference for the initial triage, collection of diagnostic samples, and management of a poisoning case, Small Animal Toxicology Essentials focuses on the most common poisons encountered by companion animals. From prevention to evaluation, monitoring, and treatment, the book is a guide for veterinary technicians to differentiate between significant and insignificant exposures and effectively manage animal poisonings. Emphasizing clinical signs, differential diagnoses, and case management, the book begins with the principles of veterinary toxicology, such as terminology, history-taking, and decontamination. The second half of the book is devoted to specific toxicants, including plants, metals, drugs, and household poisons. A companion website at www.wiley.com/go/poppenga provides review questions in Word and color images available for download into PowerPoint. Small Animal Toxicology Essentials is a useful resource for veterinary technicians, especially those with a interest in emergency and critical care, and veterinary technician students, as well as practicing veterinarians looking for an introduction to toxicology.