Veterinary Toxicology,: Basic and Clinical Principles - Hardcover

Ramesh C. Gupta

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0123704677 ISBN 13: 9780123704672

Publisher: Academic Press, 2007

Synopsis

Veterinary Toxicology, 2nd edition is a unique single reference that teaches the basic principles of veterinary toxicology and builds upon these principles to offer an essential clinical resource for those practicing in the field. This reference book is thoroughly updated with new chapters and the latest coverage of topics that are essential to research veterinary toxicologists, students, professors, clinicians and environmentalists. Key areas include melamine and cyanuric acid, toxicogenomics, veterinary medical geology, toxic gases, toxicity and safety evaluation of new veterinary pharmaceuticals and much more. The 2nd edition of this popular book represents the collective wisdom of leading contributors worldwide and continues to fill an undeniable need in the literature relating to veterinary toxicology.

• New chapters covering important and timely topics such as melamine and cyanuric acid, toxicogenomics, toxic gases and veterinary medical geology
• Expanded look at international topics, such as epidemiology of animal poisonings, regulatory guidelines and poisonous plants in Europe
• Heavily contributed book with chapters written by qualified and well-experienced authorities across all areas of veterinary toxicology
• Problem solving strategies are offered for treatment as well as in-depth knowledge of the basic mechanisms of veterinary toxicology

About this title

Review:

"A useful source of information for the veterinary clinician, student, and toxicologist. A nice addition to any veterinarian’s library and is well worth the price."
- The Canadian Veterinary Journal

"...this is the one text needed to thoroughly prepare future veterinarians on the newest approaches for diagnosing poisoning cases in all animals."
- Paul A. Eubig, DVM, MS, DABT (University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine), in DOODY'S REVIEWS

Synopsis:

"Veterinary Toxicology" is a unique single reference that teaches the basic principles of veterinary toxicology to any student at the DVM, MS or PhD level and will continue to serve as a clinical reference for practicing veterinary toxicologists, poison control centers, marine biologists, environmentalists, and animal scientists. While most comparable texts are primarily directed toward the field of human toxicology, this is the one text needed to thoroughly prepare future veterinarians on the newest approaches for diagnosing poisoning cases in all animals from chemicals and plants of a diverse nature as a result of inadvertent, accidental, or malicious intents. Many chapters are provided on topics not covered in any previous books such as target organ toxicity, radiation and radioactive materials, FDA regulatory issues, and ethics in veterinary toxicology. Problem solving strategies are offered for treatment as well as in-depth knowledge of the basic mechanisms of veterinary toxicology. For the first time, the specifics of the effects toxins have on different animals and the resulting condition is discussed.

For example, acetaminophen affects dogs by causing liver damage but causes red blood cell damage in cats. It provides a comprehensive coverage of chemical terrorism, epidemiology, regulatory issues and the law making this text extremely timely.

About this edition

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0123704677
• ISBN 13: 9780123704672
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 1224