Veterinary Toxicology: The Practical Veterinarian

by Joseph D. Roder
February 2001

Veterinary Toxicology: The Practical Veterinarian is a clinically focused guide designed to help veterinarians rapidly recognize, diagnose, and manage toxic exposures in animals. Written in a practical format, the book emphasizes real-world toxicology cases commonly encountered in veterinary clinics and emergency settings.

This concise review of clinically relevant toxins supplies you with vital information on the source, clinical signs, toxicity, mechanism of action, diagnosis, and treatment options most commonly encountered in veterinary practice. Organized alphabetically, this book is designed to enable you to locate quickly the vital information you need to diagnose and treat the animal.

The final chapter includes practical information on collecting and storing samples, finding diagnostic laboratories to evaluate the toxic specimens, and interpreting the data.

Toxic exposures are among the most urgent emergencies in veterinary medicine. This book provides practical guidance that helps veterinarians respond quickly, reduce complications, and improve patient outcomes in poisoning cases.