Decontamination of cats and dogs with suspected poisoning
Nicola Bates
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Decontamination in an animal with suspected poisoning is used to remove the substance, reduce absorption and decrease the severity of poisoning. Various methods are used depending on the substance involved, the time since ingestion, the clinical condition of the animal, the availability of any drugs to be used and the experience of staff. This article discusses dermal, ocular and gastrointestinal decontamination looking at the various options, contraindications and practicalities of decontamination in cats and dogs.
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