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Small Animal Toxicology, 4th Edition

Small Animal Toxicology, 4th Edition

Elsevier Saunders
(Code: SAUNTOX4)
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Megan C. Romano
Oct. 2026, Elsevier Saunders
1048 pages152 X 229 mmHardcover
109,00 €
2000g
Description
Diagnose and determine treatment for toxic exposures in small animals with this quick reference! 

Small Animal Toxicology, 4th Edition, covers hundreds of potentially toxic substances, providing the information you need to manage emergency treatment and prevent poisonings in companion animals. To help you identify an unknown poison, this guide provides a list of potential toxins based on clinical signs or symptoms. It also includes color plates showing toxic plants and lesions associated with various poisonings. Written by a team of expert contributors led by veterinary toxicologist Megan C. Romano, this point-of-care resource is updated with coverage of essential oils as well as the latest developments in toxicology for improved patient care.

Key Features
  • In-depth information on toxins/poisons includes the full range of substances from acetaminophen to zinc, including home products, prescription medicines, recreational drugs, and more
  • Coverage of common poisonous substances includes grapes and raisins, nicotine, mercury, mushrooms, Christmas-time plants, and snake and spider venoms
  • Toxicology Basics section provides information on toxicologic principles and clinical approaches to diagnosis, as well as the effective use of a diagnostic laboratory, pet food contamination, and mass exposures
  • General Treatment Concepts section addresses toxicologic decontamination, antidotes, and supportive care of the poisoned patient
  • Special Patient Considerations section covers intoxicated patients such as pediatric, geriatric, and pregnant or lactating patients, birds, reptiles, cats, and other small mammals, along with commonly encountered toxicants
  • Approximately 50 international contributors provide up-to-date, authoritative advice on treating poisonings and intoxications

Author Information
Megan C. Romano, University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, USA