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What is the purpose of insulin in the body?
What is the purpose of insulin in the body?
Which of the following clostridial organisms causes wound infections in sheep, cattle, and goats?
Which of the following clostridial organisms causes wound infections in sheep, cattle, and goats?
Which of the following is NOT a toxic chemical that can cause acute renal failure in pets?
Which of the following is NOT a toxic chemical that can cause acute renal failure in pets?
What are some common health issues that lizards may suffer from?
What are some common health issues that lizards may suffer from?
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What are the housing requirements for reptiles?
What are the housing requirements for reptiles?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of diet for reptiles?
Which of the following is NOT a type of diet for reptiles?
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Which of the following is a poisonous plant toxic to pets?
Which of the following is a poisonous plant toxic to pets?
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Which clostridial organism is associated with overeating in sheep, cattle, and goats?
Which clostridial organism is associated with overeating in sheep, cattle, and goats?
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What causes diabetes?
What causes diabetes?
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How should snakes be restrained?
How should snakes be restrained?
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Which clostridial organism causes muscle damage in sheep and cattle?
Which clostridial organism causes muscle damage in sheep and cattle?
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What is the proper restraint technique for lizards?
What is the proper restraint technique for lizards?
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Which of the following is NOT a poisonous food for pets?
Which of the following is NOT a poisonous food for pets?
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What is a potential consequence of feeding high protein diets to chelonians?
What is a potential consequence of feeding high protein diets to chelonians?
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When is short-acting insulin typically used?
When is short-acting insulin typically used?
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Which clostridial organism damages the liver in cattle and sheep?
Which clostridial organism damages the liver in cattle and sheep?
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Which of the following is a contraindication for inducing emesis in pets?
Which of the following is a contraindication for inducing emesis in pets?
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How often do most diabetic pets need insulin injections?
How often do most diabetic pets need insulin injections?
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What is a potential consequence of administering ivermectin to turtles and tortoises?
What is a potential consequence of administering ivermectin to turtles and tortoises?
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How should snakes be restrained?
How should snakes be restrained?
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What is a glucose curve used for in diabetic pets?
What is a glucose curve used for in diabetic pets?
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What are some potential zoonotic diseases that chelonians can carry?
What are some potential zoonotic diseases that chelonians can carry?
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Which clostridial organism causes stiffness and sensitivity in horses and pigs?
Which clostridial organism causes stiffness and sensitivity in horses and pigs?
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Which of the following is toxic to turtles and tortoises?
Which of the following is toxic to turtles and tortoises?
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Which of the following is NOT a method used to treat ingested toxins in pets?
Which of the following is NOT a method used to treat ingested toxins in pets?
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What is a potential consequence of lipidosis in chelonians?
What is a potential consequence of lipidosis in chelonians?
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What are some health issues that lizards can be susceptible to?
What are some health issues that lizards can be susceptible to?
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What are some health issues that snakes can suffer from?
What are some health issues that snakes can suffer from?
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What are some potential health issues that snakes may suffer from?
What are some potential health issues that snakes may suffer from?
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What is a potential consequence of improper husbandry and hygiene practices in reptiles?
What is a potential consequence of improper husbandry and hygiene practices in reptiles?
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What are some health issues that chelonians can experience?
What are some health issues that chelonians can experience?
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What can cause hepatic lipidosis in chelonians?
What can cause hepatic lipidosis in chelonians?
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How should restraint techniques for chelonians be carried out?
How should restraint techniques for chelonians be carried out?
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What can high protein diets lead to in chelonians?
What can high protein diets lead to in chelonians?
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What is a potential consequence of accelerated growth or early maturity in chelonians?
What is a potential consequence of accelerated growth or early maturity in chelonians?
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Study Notes
- 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.
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Test your knowledge on the common toxins that can harm your furry friends with our Small Animal Poisoning Quiz. From poisonous plants to toxic chemicals, learn about the signs and symptoms of poisoning and the appropriate treatment options. Discover which foods are poisonous to pets and which medical procedures are used to treat ingested toxins. Use your expertise to write catchy titles and descriptions to educate pet owners on how to prevent small animal poisonings.
