Introduction The use of activated charcoal in poisoning remains both a pillar of modern
toxicology and a source of debate. Following the publication of the joint position statements …

* The editors and authors acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of Samuel L.
Jones, Katharina I. Lohmann, Michelle Henry Barton, Laura Javsicas, Anthony T. Blikslager …

Cantharidin is the toxic component of blister beetles of the genus Epicauta. Cantharidin is a
potent vesicant which causes blisters, erosions, and ulcerations in the gastrointestinal and …

Examination of patients with disease of the gastrointestinal tract must include evaluation of
the metabolic and cardiovascular status of the patient, because acute conditions of the …

Objective: The presented work was conducted to test the effectiveness of activated charcoal
on the lingual mucosa of male rats subjected to the immunosuppressive drug tacrolimus …

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The presented work was conducted to test the effectiveness of
activated charcoal on the lingual mucosa of male rats subjected to the immunosuppressive …

Toxicologic emergencies in horses are relatively infrequent, especially when compared with
humans or dogs; 1 however, intoxication is an important differential diagnosis to consider …

Emergency Colic and Gastrointestinal Examination in the Horse Page 1 Emergency Colic and
Gastrointestinal Examination in the Horse Andrew T. Willis, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) Author’s …

Colic remains one of the leading reasons for which horse owners consult their veterinarians.
While exact numbers are difficult to obtain and vary geographically, reported risks have …

Porcine intestinal spirochetosis is a nonfatal, colonic disease of recently weaned, grower
and finisher pigs. The causative organism, BP, was first recognized in 1980 and is a …