Table of Contents

Section 1: Toxicologic Concepts 1. General Toxicologic Principles 2. Toxicodynamics and Toxicokinetics NEW! 3. Toxicologic Information Resources 4. Taking a Toxicologic History 5. Initial Management of the Acutely Poisoned Patient 6. Establishing a Minimum Database in Small Animal Poisonings 7. Supportive Care of the Poisoned Patient 8. Toxicologic Decontamination 9. Approach to Diagnosis and Initial Treatment of the Toxicology Case 10. Effective Use of a Diagnostic Laboratory NEW! 11. Considerations in Pediatric and Geriatric Poisoned Patients 12. Considerations in Pregnant/Lactating Poisoned Patients NEW! Section 2: General Exposures 13. Summary of Small Animal Poison Exposures 14. Adverse Drug Reactions 15. Miscellaneous Indoor Toxicants 16. Indoor Environmental Quality and Health 17. "Recreational" Drugs 18. Hazards Associated with the Use of Herbal and Other Natural Products 19. Household and Garden Plants 20. Use of Human Poison Centers in the Veterinary Setting 21. Disaster Management NEW! 22. House/Fire By-Products NEW! 23. Antidotes for Specific Toxins 24. Reproductive Toxicology of the Female Companion Animal 25. Reproductive Toxicology of the Male Companion Animal 26. Accidental Poisoning in Non-Traditional Pets NEW! Section 3: Specific Toxicants 27. Acetaminophen 28. Amitraz NEW! 29. Amphibian Toxins - Frogs, Salamanders, Newts 30. Anticoagulant Rodenticides 31. Anticonvulsants NEW! 32. Arsenic 33. Botulism 34. Bromethalin 35. Carbon Monoxide 36. Cholecalciferol - Vitamin D 37. "Christmas time" Plants NEW! 38. Citrus Oils 39. Copper 40. Cyanide 41. Cyanobacteria 42. DEET 43. Diethylene Glycol 44. Ethanol 45. Ethylene Glycol 46. Grapes and Raisins NEW! 47. Miscellaneous Herbicides, Fungicides, and Nematocides 48. Insects - Hymenoptera 49. Ionophores 50. Iron 51. Ivermectin - Macrolide Antiparasitic Agents 52. Lead 53. Lillies NEW! 54. Lizards 55. Macadamia nuts NEW! 56. Mercury NEW! 57. Metaldehyde 58. Methanol 59. Methylxanthines - Theobromine, Caffeine, Theophylline 60. Metronidazole NEW! 61. Mushrooms 62. Mycotoxins 63. Nicotine 64. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatories 65. Organochlorine Pesticides 66. Organophosphate and Carbamate Pesticides 67. Oxalate-containing Plants NEW! 68. Paraquat 69. Miscellaneous Parasiticides NEW! 70. Petroleum Hydrocarbons 71. Propylene Glycol 72. Pyrethrins and Pyrethroids 73. Ricin NEW! 74. Snake Bite: Pit Vipers 75. Snake Bite: Coral Snakes 76. Sodium NEW! 77. Sodium Monofluoroacetate - 1080 78. Spider - Black Widow 79. Spider - Brown Recluse 80. Strychnine 81. Toads 82. Vitamin A and other drugs affecting the skeletal system NEW! 83. Zinc Phosphide 84. Zinc

About the Author

Dr. Michael Peterson did his undergraduate work at St. Martin's College (in Washington State), his DVM at Washington State University (1983), and his master's degree in Toxicology at the University of Arizona (1994). He is a recognized expert in the diagnosis and treatment of venomous bites and stings occurring in domestic animals. Has many years of experience practicing veterinary emergency and critical care. He has been a breeder and exhibitor of purebred dogs since 1968. A significant portion of his daily practice of veterinary medicine is related to small animal reproduction. He has written many book chapters and research papers and lectures extensively. Dr. Patricia Talcott is the Director of Admissions for the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine (since 2007). Her current position involves teaching in the veterinary curriculum and providing diagnostic toxicology service to Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory and the University of Idaho's Analytical Sciences Laboratory. The veterinary toxicology service currently receives over 1300 cases per year, totaling more than 4100 tests. These cases come from all over the Northwest and include submissions involving all animal species.

Reviews

This soft cover 12.5 x 21 cm clinical manual is a 1118-page compression of just about all the information needed for the understanding, diagnosis, emergency treatment and prevention of poisonings in companion animals. The 2nd edition updates and expands the earlier version that has been widely accepted as one of those references that small animal clinicians need to have available for rapid consultation. Under the editorship of Patricia A. Talcott of the Washington State University and Michael E. Peterson of the Reid Veterinary Hospital, the manual brings together the wisdom of 65 expert authors and is organised into three main sections. The first is a stepwise approach to general toxicological principles and an overview of the management of poisoning in companion animals, including rarely discussed problems such as taking an accurate toxicological history, using poison control centres or providing supportive care. Secondly a section is de- voted to general toxicological exposures and discussions on some major complex topics. The final section consists of a total of 56 alphabetically ordered chapters dealing with specific poisons and drugs, from 'acetaminophen' to 'zinc phosphide', each containing detailed information on sources, toxicokinetics, mechanisms of action, toxicity ratings, clinical signs, histopathological lesions, diagnostic testing, treatment, prognosis and prevention. The summary boxes at the beginning of these specific chapters provide a quick overview and are therefore very useful. This excellent book addresses several areas that differ from those covered by the usual veterinary toxicology texts, such as for example indoor environmental toxicants, hazardous herbal products, recreational drugs, toxicological disasters or toxicities in pregnant and lactating animals. The new edition also contains an interesting chapter dealing with poisoning in the captive reptile. Finally, this most comprehensive manual features a 72-page index that is intelligently prepared and cross-referenced to provide access to the desired information quickly and directly. Another useful index has been compiled according to the clinical symptoms elicited by toxic substances. The manual's fundamental purpose of providing accurate and well documented information on the effects of poisons in small animals makes it an invaluable tool for practitioners, and students purchasing the book will have continuing value in its use as a reference throughout their practice years. If you haven't seen it, get a copy immediately! Prof. Hanspeter Naegeli, DVM (CH)
FECAVA Vol. 16-2 October 2006