TOP 15 POISONS AFFECTING DOGS AND CATS

摘要

In veterinary medicine, the primary treatment for toxicant exposure should be decontamination and detoxification o the patient. The goal of decontamination is to inhibit or minimize further toxicant absorption and to promote excretion or elimination of the toxicant from the body. Decontamination can only be performed within a narrow window of time for most substances; therefore, it is important to obtain a thorough history and time since exposure. Decontamination categories may include ocular, dermal, inhalation, gastrointestinal (GI), forced diuresis, and surgical removal to prevent absorption or enhance elimination of the toxicant. For further review on decontamination and specific treatment, attendees are referred to a veterinary toxicology bookfor more detailed review. When in doubt, contact ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center for lifesaving advice.