This book presents thumbnail sketches of pertinent information relating
to poisoning of small animal pets by commonly encountered substances,
plants and other items. For each agent, information is given on
toxicology, clinical effects, appropriate first aid and subsequent
management and prognosis. This is to enable veterinary surgeons and
their staff to give appropriate guidance over the telephone or in
person, to clients that suspect their animals may have been poisoned. A
'traffic light' system indicates the level of concern and urgency