Clinic Resources, Other Animal Care & Hazards
Information on treating pets other than cats and dogs can be found in this section, along with a variety of in-clinic resources such as a toxin exposure triage sheet download and tox histories primer.
You’ll also find information about the dangers that may be lurking in your own clinic, and a variety of tips specifically designed for vet techs.
Bonus! Enroll in the RACE-approved APCC Toxicology online course program which includes the courses Activated Charcoal,
Antidotes, and Decontamination Methods.
Decontamination
- Proper Use of Emetics
- When Not to Use Emetics
- Activated Charcoal Safety
- Hypernatremia and Activated Charcoal
- Spotlight on Therapeutics: Apomorphine, Vitamin K1 and Benzodiazepines
In-Clinic Tools & Resources
- Toxin Exposure Triage Sheet [PDF]
- 4 Times to Use Lipid Emulsion Therapy
- When Pet Poisonings Affect Your Staff
- When Clinic Disinfectants Cause Problems
- Top Toxic Cause of Megaesophagus in Dogs
Vet Tech Corner
- Vet Tech Corner: Tips for Giving Activated Charcoal
- Vet Tech Corner: Tox Histories Made Simple
- Vet Tech Corner: Ocular Decontamination
- Vet Tech Corner: Poison Prevention Tips for Puppies and Kittens
- Vet Tech Corner: Zinc Oxide Ingestion
General Tips to Use and Share
- Internet Rumors and Myths About Pet Toxins
- How to Make a Pet First Aid Kit
- Most Common Causes of Toxin Seizures in Dogs
- Most Common Causes of Toxin Seizures in Cats
Downloads
- Top 5 Easter Toxins
- Top 4 Toxicities of July 4
- Top 5 Halloween Safety Tips
- Top Toxin Calls State by State 2017