BSc (Brunel), BSc (Open), MSc, MA Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS).
Several fungi contain cyclopetides but the most common are Amanita species including Amanita phalloides (death cap) (but not Amanita muscaria which is also known as fly agaric)..
Anaemia is a reduced number of red blood cells or haemoglobin in the blood and there are three main causes, blood loss (from trauma, for example), decreased red blood cell production or increased red...
Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca oil, is an essential oil obtained by steam distillation from the leaves and terminal branches of the Australian tea tree, Melaleuca alternifolia (Carson et al,...
Xylitol is found in numerous products (Box 1). It is used as a sweetener and is frequently found in sugar-free chewing gums (Figure 1) and confectionary where it protects against tooth decay. It is...
Identification of a particular fungus or fungal fragments is notoriously difficult, particularly if it has been chewed or broken. It may be possible to call on the expertise of a local mycologist, but...
Lipid infusion therapy is the intravenous infusion of a parenteral lipid formulation which is usually used as part of parenteral nutrition as a source of calories and essential fatty acids. The lipid...
Most households contain some analgesics. Most commonly in the UK, US and many European countries, these include paracetamol or ibuprofen, and both of these drugs are commonly involved in the...
A detergent is any substance that reduces the surface tension of water; more specifically, it is a surface-active agent (surfactant) that concentrates at oilwater interfaces and possesses emulsifying...
Any animal that is exhibiting signs of cardiovascular collapse, respiratory distress, or profound neurological depression should be stabilised before decontamination is attempted. If dermal...
