In recent weeks, the emergency team with whom I work has treated several patients for an uncommon toxicity: zinc and aluminum phosphide. So, this week – in the interest of increasing awareness – I’ve written a post about it. I hope you’ll share it with other pet owners to help me reach as many of … [Read more…]
I love mice and rats. I think they make great first pets for children. I also know not everybody shares my adoration for these rodents. Indeed, many go out of the way to expunge them from their homes, employing various traps and poisons. One common type of rodenticide contains a toxic chemical called bromethalin. When … [Read more…]
Our pets encounter any number of potential toxins on a daily basis. An anticoagulant rodenticide used in rat/mice baits is one of the most common encountered in veterinary medicine. These intoxicants can cause major bleeding problems. This week I share some helpful information about rodenticide intoxication. I hope you will share the information with all of the pet parents … [Read more…]