Toxicity 101

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Small animal poisonings are common in veterinary practice.
Poisonous plants like oleander, lilies, and sago palm are toxic to pets.
Ethylene glycol (antifreeze) and rodenticides are toxic chemicals that cause acute renal failure and require hemodialysis.
Metaldehyde (snail bait) and pyrethrin (flea treatment) cause seizures and tremoring.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is toxic to cats and causes methemoglobin formation.
Chocolate, grapes/raisins, onions, and xylitol (found in sugarless gum) are poisonous foods for pets.
Emesis induction and gastric lavage are used to treat ingested toxins.
Inducing emesis is contraindicated in certain cases like pets with megaesophagus or those who have ingested corrosive substances.
Gastric lavage is performed under general anesthesia to wash out the stomach of potential toxins.
Activated charcoal is administered after the stomach has been emptied.