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Introduction

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Toxicology Basics:

• Toxic Agents: Understanding different types of toxic substances, including chemicals, drugs, plants, and heavy metals.
• Mechanisms of Toxicity: How toxins affect cells and organs, including their absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.

Clinical Toxicology:

• Diagnosis: Identifying poisoning based on clinical signs, history, and diagnostic tests.
• Treatment: Managing and treating toxic exposures, including decontamination (e.g., inducing vomiting), antidotes, and supportive care.

Forensic Toxicology:

• Toxicological Testing: Analyzing biological samples (e.g., blood, urine) to detect toxins and determine their concentrations.
• Legal Implications: Understanding the role of toxicology in legal cases, such as animal poisoning investigations.

Environmental and Ecological Toxicology:

• Pesticides and Pollutants: Assessing the impact of environmental toxins on animal health and ecosystems.
• Wildlife Toxicology: Studying the effects of toxins on wild animal populations and their habitats.

Drug Toxicity:

• Pharmacovigilance: Monitoring and managing adverse effects of medications, including overdoses and drug interactions.
• Veterinary Drug Safety: Ensuring that veterinary drugs are used safely and effectively, including understanding withdrawal times for food animals.

Poison Control and Prevention:

• Education: Providing information to pet owners and veterinarians about preventing poisoning, including safe storage and handling of chemicals.
• Emergency Response: Developing protocols for responding to poisonings in veterinary settings.