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Intoxication in dogs and cats: a basic approach to decontamination

Humm, Karen; Greensmith, Tom

Authors

Karen Humm

Tom Greensmith



Abstract

Background: There are two types of intoxicated patient that present to veterinary practices: the asymptomatic patient with a known exposure and the patient with clinical signs that may (or may not) be due to a toxin or poison. Deciding when (or if) to treat these patients is often an inexact science and the decision must be made based on numerous risk factors, the owner's level of comfort with risk and any financial constraints.

Aim of the article: This article is the first in a series of four and aims to provide a basic overview of the approach to decontamination of an asymptomatic patient presented with a known intoxication. It also outlines therapies that may be considered in both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients, and these will be discussed in more detail in future articles.

Citation

Humm, K., & Greensmith, T. (2019). Intoxication in dogs and cats: a basic approach to decontamination. In Practice, 41(7), 301-308. https://doi.org/10.1136/inp.l5062

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Sep 4, 2019
Online Publication Date Sep 5, 2019
Publication Date 2019-09
Deposit Date Jul 27, 2021
Journal In Practice
Print ISSN 0263-841X
Electronic ISSN 2042-7689
Publisher BMJ Publishing Group
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 41
Issue 7
Pages 301-308
DOI https://doi.org/10.1136/inp.l5062
Keywords General Veterinary
Public URL https://rvc-repository.worktribe.com/output/1443197