Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid, ASA) is the salicylate ester of acetic acid and is a weak acid derived from phenol. It is available as tablets and capsules (65, 81, 325, and 500 mg), powders, effervescent tablets and oral liquid preparations.

Insoluble calcium oxalate plants are very commonly kept as houseplants.

Myths, or 'old wives tales' have always been prevalent in veterinary medicine. We hear these commonly in practice (I know he's sick 'cause his nose is warm.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) all differ structurally, but have the same ability to inhibit presynaptic neuronal reuptake of serotonin.

Antidotes can be divided into three broad catagories: chemical antidotes, pharmacologic antidotes, and functional antidotes. Chemical antidotes act directly on the toxicant to make it less toxic and/or more readily excreted.

Anticoagulants, bromethalin and cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) are all found in baits marketed for both household and outdoor/industrial areas. In addition, there are a number of baits containing strychnine or zinc phosphide that are labeled for moles, gophers, and similar rodents, that are meant to be placed in burrows or holes.

Organophosphates (OPs) competitively inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE) by binding to its esteric site. Without AChE, acetylcholine accumulates and causes excessive synaptic neurotransmitter activity.

Baclofen is a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant.