Clinic Resources for Pet Toxins & Animal Care
Find resources for responding to pet poisonings and toxin exposures, including practical tools for in-clinic triage and toxicology histories.
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 ASPCA Poison Control 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
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Hypernatremia and Activated Charcoal
In-Clinic Tools and 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: Ocular Decontamination
- 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
- Top Equine Toxins Graphic