Emetic agents work by causing gastric irritation, stimulating the central nervous system chemoreceptor trigger zone, or a combination of both. Here's your emetics cheat sheet for dogs and cats.
Jun 2, 2011
By:
Jo Marshall, CVT, Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC
Emetic agents work by causing gastric irritation, stimulating the central nervous system chemoreceptor trigger zone, or a combination of both. Here's your emetics cheat sheet for dogs and cats.
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Every second counts when treating poisoned patients. For most substances, there's only a narrow time frame in which decontamination can be effectively and safely performed. Here are 8 questions to consider before inducing vomiting on the poisoned pet.
Jun 2, 2011
By:
Jo Marshall, CVT, Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC
Every second counts when treating poisoned patients. For most substances, there's only a narrow time frame in which decontamination can be effectively and safely performed. Here are 8 questions to consider before inducing vomiting on the poisoned pet.
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While dogs account for a large majority of calls to Pet Poison Helpline, almost 9 percent of calls during 2010 were for potentially poisoned cats. Here are the five most frequent feline-related calls.
Jan 31, 2011
By:
Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC
Make sure your veterinary clients are aware of these everyday feline hazards.
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Loud noises aren't the only worry pets face on July Fourth. To help clients keep pets safe, be familiar with the signs and treatments for these four threats.
Jun 24, 2010
By:
Ahna Brutlag, DVM, MS, Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC
Loud noises aren't the only worry pets face on July Fourth. To help clients keep pets safe, be familiar with the signs and treatments for these four threats.
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While colorful flowers are easy on the eyes, they pose potential danger to cats and dogs. Teach your clients how to pet-proof their gardens with this information about six common spring plants and their toxicities.
Apr 8, 2010
By:
Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, Erica Cargill, CVT
Teach clients how to pet-proof their gardens from toxic flowers.
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