Toxicology Brief - Veterinary Medicine
Friday, May 9, 2008
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  • Toxicology Brief: Brunfelsia species: Beautiful but deadly


    This article describes the clinical signs and treatment of Brunfelsia species toxicosis in dogs.

    Toxicology Brief: Sodium hypochlorite bleach ingestion in two dogs


    In this case report, two dogs ingested an unknown volume of Clorox Regular-Bleach (The Clorox Company) containing 6.15% sodium hypochlorite and subsequently developed marked hypernatremia and hyperchloremia as well as numerous other biochemical abnormalities.

    Toxicology Brief: The critical care of aflatoxin-induced liver failure in dogs


    This article focuses on the therapeutic management of canine aflatoxicosis, drawing from treatments used in other cases of hepatotoxicosis or hepatic failure.

    Toxicology Brief: Breathe with ease when managing beta-2 agonist inhaler toxicoses in dogs


    Combine more than 14.6 million asthmatic people in the United States with more than 61.5 million playful pet dogs, and it's a sure bet that some curious Fidos will bite into their owners' life-saving inhalers.

    Toxicology Brief: Metformin overdose in dogs and cats


    Metformin is an antihyperglycemic prescription medication labeled for the treatment of noninsulin-dependent (type 2) diabetes mellitus in people. Metformin belongs to the biguanide group of oral antidiabetic agents and is the only biguanide currently available in the United States.

    Toxicology Brief: Pet food recall: Aminopterin and melamine


    Two substances, aminopterin and melamine, have been identified in some of the tested samples of the recalled pet foods manufactured by Menu Foods (www.menufoods.com). How these substances entered the pet food chain hasn't been determined. Investigators also don't know whether these substances are the sole cause of the illness associated with ingestion of the recalled food; other as yet unknown factors are likely to be involved.

    Toxicology Brief: Mushroom poisoning in dogs


    Mushroom poisoning of companion animals, particularly dogs, is a potentially underestimated problem in North America.

    Toxicology Brief: The 10 most common toxicoses in cats


    Cats are sensitive to many toxic agents, sometimes in ways unique to their species.

    Toxicology Brief: The 10 most common toxicoses in dogs


    We compiled this list of the 10 most common hazards to dogs, based on the number of calls we have received at the aspca Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) between 2001 and 2005.

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