Animal Emergency Service - Toxicity
Poisoning
Signs:
Disorientation, vomiting, seizures,weakness,
retching, salivating (excessive).
Action:
Johnny Lamb, DVM
Johnny was born in Denver Colorado and grew up in Warner Robins GA. She majored in biology at the University of Pittsburgh and after working at an animal shelter one summer decided that veterinary work would be in her future. She then moved to St. Kitts, West Indies to attend Ross University. She would love to do zoo/wildlife work and plans to be a practice owner/partner someday. Johnny has gathered a small menagerie since starting vet school: 3 island cats, 1 Washington pound puppy and 1 Washington pound bunny. Her interests include: eating, playing soccer, hiking, biking, photography, watching college sports and traveling.
Steph, Licensed Veterinary Technician
with Appy
Steph is certified in emergency and critical care medicine by the Veterinary Technician
Specialist Society.
CALL a veterinarian immediately. If the
source of the poisoning is known have the container with you
when you call. You will need information on the packaging to
determine the appropriate treatment. If the source is unknown,
seek emergency assistance IMMEDIATELY. Treatment
should be started as soon as possible to minimize absorption of
the poison. If professional medical help is unavailable, call
Poison Control
at
585-275-3232 or the ASPCA at 888-426-4435. Please
make a note of the case number provided by poison control,
your veterinarian will need it for reference. If possible, bring the
toxic agent with you to the doctor.
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