Small Animal Toxicology Essentials – Robert H. Poppenga, Sharon M. Gwaltney-Brant

Detailní popis produktu

A companion website at www.wiley.com/go/poppenga provides review questions in Word and color images available for download into PowerPoint. Small Animal Toxicology Essentials is a useful resource for veterinary technicians, especially those with a interest in emergency and critical care, and veterinary technician students, as well as practicing veterinarians looking for an introduction to toxicology.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Robert H. Poppenga, D.V.M., Ph.D., DABVT, is a Professor and Head of the Toxicology Section at the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis.

Sharon M. Gwaltney-Brant, D.V.M., Ph.D., DABVT, DABT, is a Toxicology Consultant for Veterinary Information Network (VIN) and Adjunct Instructor at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois.

REVIEWS

“This would be a valuable, much used text in any veterinary clinic both as a teaching aid for veterinarians seeking to continually educate their staff as well as veterinary technicians striving to understand small animal toxicology in order to function more readily within their clinical situation.”  (Veterinary Information Network, 1 October 2012)

“A well presented, easy to follow, practical book which will be excellent for students and veterinary practice, especially in emergency situations. “  (British Toxicology Society Newsletter, 1 June 2012)

"Small Animal Toxicology Essentials provides a complete introduction to clinical veterinary toxicology. Veterinary technicians and veterinarians in the clinical and research settings will find this
text not only a useful reference, but also a resourceful study guide and a practical introduction to the fundamentals of toxicology." (Lab Animal, 1 March 2012)

"This is a very practical book for your first steps in toxicology and a valuable tool for your first job." (Tomorrow's Vets, 1 January 2012)

"Small Animal Toxicology Essentials provides a fine introduction to veterinary toxicology in a reference for the initial triage and management of a small animal poisoning case. It outlines the basics of evaluating small pets, covers prevention to monitoring and treatment, emphasizes case management and approaches to specific poisons, and is especially recommended for veterinary students and reference libraries for vets." (The Midwest Book Review, 1 November 2011)

"This is an important resource to guide the veterinary team on a course of action when a pet owner informs them, "My pet just ate (fill in the blank)!."
(Doody's, 28 October 2011)

"The book also will interest students of veterinary medicine and veterinarians who want to know more about the topic." (Book News, 1 August 2011)

 EXTRA

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Companion website

www.wiley.com/go/poppenga

FEATURES

• Outlines toxicology basics, from prevention to evaluation, monitoring, and treatment
• Focuses on nursing care following exposure to a poison
• Emphasizes clinical signs, differential diagnoses, and case management
• Provides information on both general principles and specific toxicants
• Includes access to a companion website providing review questions available for download into Word and color images available for download into PowerPoint