Five common toxins ingested by dogs and cats

Compend Contin Educ Vet. 2008 Nov;30(11):578-87; quiz 587-8.

Abstract

When a dog or cat ingests a common household toxin, rapid decontamination is critical. This article provides treatment recommendations for some of the most common toxicoses in dogs and cats, along with a summary table for quick reference.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Cat Diseases / pathology
  • Cat Diseases / therapy
  • Cats
  • Charcoal / therapeutic use
  • Dog Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Dog Diseases / pathology
  • Dog Diseases / therapy
  • Dogs
  • Gastric Lavage / veterinary
  • Hydrogen Peroxide / therapeutic use
  • Ipecac / adverse effects
  • Ipecac / therapeutic use
  • Prognosis
  • Vomiting / chemically induced
  • Vomiting / veterinary

Substances

  • Charcoal
  • Ipecac
  • Hydrogen Peroxide