| A Field Guide to Common Animal Poisons Contributor(s): Murphy, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 0813829348 ISBN-13: 9780813829340 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $71.20 Product Type: Spiral Published: May 1999 Annotation: A Field Guide to Common Animal Poisons is organized as a quick reference for veterinary practitioners and veterinary students. The six major sections of the book are Prevalence of Animal Exposure to Toxins: Exposure is defined as common or uncommon; common exposures are divided by species and physiological system. Treatment Regimens: regimens are categorized as general, supportive, and specific; therapeutic agents, dosage regimens and suppliers are listed. Toxin Summaries: 1- to-2-page synopses of facts applicable to the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of each toxin. Selected Bibliographies: Books and journals that complement the references l sited on the page for each toxin. Additional Sources of Information: Colleges of veterinary medicine, accredited veterinary diagnostic laboratories, and poison control centers are listed by state; Canadian colleges of veterinary medicine are listed by province. Indices to Toxins: Indexed by clinical signs, diagnostic test results, and toxin names. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Veterinary Medicine - General |
| Dewey: 636.089 |
| LCCN: 96015732 |
| Physical Information: 0.99" H x 6.45" W x 8.91" (1.12 lbs) 352 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Supplies a quick reference that: Identifies common toxins harmful to animals. Provides step-by-step instructions for treatment, supplemented by information in easy-to-read tables. Includes listings of Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, AAVLD accredited veterinary diagnostic laboratories, and state poison control centers. |