Toxicology Brief: Cycad toxicosis in dogs May 1, 2008 By: Hany Youssef, BVSc, DVM, MS

Cycad toxicosis has been described in people and many animals, including dogs, sheep, and cattle. In this article, I focus on the clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment of cycad toxicosis in dogs.

Veterinary researchers seek cause of Wyoming elk poisonings April 1, 2008

Cheyenne, Wyo. — Veterinary researchers at the University of Wyoming are working with the state's Game and Fish Department (G&F) to identify lichen toxins believed to be sickening elk, leaving them unable to stand.

Toxicology Brief: Brunfelsia species: Beautiful but deadly March 1, 2008 By: Safdar A. Khan, DVM, MS, PhD, DABVT

This article describes the clinical signs and treatment of Brunfelsia species toxicosis in dogs.

Toxicology Brief: Sodium hypochlorite bleach ingestion in two dogs January 1, 2008 By: Seth Chapman, DVM, Jennifer Pittman, DVM, Mary Nabity, DVM, DACVP, Mark Johnson, DVM, DACVP

In this case report, two dogs ingested an unknown volume of Clorox Regular-Bleach (The Clorox Company) containing 6.15% sodium hypochlorite and subsequently developed marked hypernatremia and hyperchloremia as well as numerous other biochemical abnormalities.

Identifying nephrotoxic plants, and how to minimize poisoning November 1, 2007 By: Bryan Stegelmeier, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP

Red-maple hybrids should be considered toxic until proven otherwise.

Identifying poisoning signs, sequelae October 1, 2007 By: Bryan Stegelmeier, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP

This is the third in a series of articles on toxic plants that are likely to poison horses in North America. This installment covers myotoxic plants, those that damage muscle and the cardiovascular system.

Toxicology Brief: The critical care of aflatoxin-induced liver failure in dogs October 1, 2007 By: Eva Furrow, VMD

This article focuses on the therapeutic management of canine aflatoxicosis, drawing from treatments used in other cases of hepatotoxicosis or hepatic failure.

Plants poisonous to horses: the neurotoxic variety September 1, 2007 By: Bryan Stegelmeier, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP

This is the second in a series of articles introducing the toxic plants most likely to poison horses in North America.

Knowledge is key to safety; Plants that poison horses August 1, 2007 By: Bryan Stegelmeier, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP

Because antidotes are rare, plant-induced diseases in horses can be irreversible and sometimes lethal.