Potential toxins for "homebound" pets (Proceedings)
Dogs [mostly sight breeds] have been known to exhibit severe hyperthermia following ingestion of 'raw' or spent hops [Humulus lupulus].
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Rodenticides: The old and the new (Proceedings)
Bromethalin is one of the lesser known rodenticides on the market, and poisoning in dogs and cats is most likely underreported.
How to take a toxicologic history and how to effectively use a diagnostic laboratory (Proceedings)
A confirmed toxicological diagnosis rests upon the following; the goal is to focus down on a reasonable list of differentials.
Tasty treats pets should avoid (Proceedings)
There have been numerous cases of dogs developing polyuric, oliguric or anuric renal failure within 12-72 hours of ingesting grapes and raisins.
Moldy food and mycotoxins potential problems for pets
The term mycotoxin generally refers to secondary metabolites of molds growing on foodstuffs, and the synthesis of many mycotoxins is genetically controlled.
Potential toxins for "roaming around" pets (Proceedings)
Ingestion of paintballs has been associated with severe and potentially life-threatening acid/base and electrolyte abnormalities [most commonly hypernatremia] leading to ataxia, blindness, tremors, seizures and death.
Potential toxins for "in town" pets (Proceedings)
Xylitol poisoning is a recently recognized problem in dogs. Xylitol is a five carbon sugar alcohol [pentitol] that is used as a sugar substitute.
Molds and mushrooms: The good, the bad, and the ugly (Proceedings)
A fungus [plural: fungi] is a plant-like organism that lacks chlorophyll and is usually non-mobile, filamentous and multicellular.