Emergency & Critical Care
6th Annual Gulf-Atlantic Veterinary Conference
Tim Hackett, DVM, MS, DACVECC
Professor, Hospital Director
James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Colorado State University
This talk will focus on triage and supportive care of the intoxicated animal, including securing an airway, limiting drug absorption, hastening drug elimination and supporting vital organ function. Remaining time will be spent on common toxins (ethylene glycol, metaldehyde, chocolate, warfarin and illicit drugs).