There are several types of rodenticides used as bait for targeted species. Unfortunately, they may be ingested by nontarget species such as pets, wildlife, or livestock and cause immediate or delayed illness or death. The most accurate way to identify the active ingredient of a rodenticide that caused a case of poisoning is by which of the following?

Brand and manufacturer
Clinical signs of affected animals
Color and shape of the bait
EPA registration number

Toxicities from Prescription Drugs

By

Safdar A. Khan

, DVM, MS, PhD, DABVT, ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, Urbana, Illinois

Last full review/revision Aug 2014 | Content last modified Aug 2014

Pets commonly ingest prescription medications from countertops, pill minders, mail-order packages, or other sources. Veterinarians also can prescribe certain human drugs for animals. Safety data for human prescription drugs in certain animal species may not be available—most are not approved for veterinary use by the FDA. A valid client-patient-veterinarian relationship must exist for veterinarians to recommend extra-label use of human prescription medications to their clients.

Herbal Supplements (Toxicity)

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Cardiovascular Medications (Toxicity)

Toxicities from Human Drugs

Toxicities from Over-the-Counter Drugs

Cold and Cough Medications (Toxicity)

Decongestants (Toxicity)

Analgesics (Toxicity)

Gastrointestinal Drugs (Toxicity)

Multivitamins and Iron (Toxicity)

Topical Preparations (Toxicity)

Herbal Supplements (Toxicity)

Toxicities from Prescription Drugs

Cardiovascular Medications (Toxicity)

Tranquilizers, Antidepressants, Sleep Aids, and Anticonvulsants (Toxicity)

Muscle Relaxants (Toxicity)

Topical Agents (Toxicity)

Prescription Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (Toxicity)

Toxicities from Illicit and Abused Drugs

Poisonings from Human Prescription Drugs

Prescription Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (Toxicity)

Toxicities from Illicit and Abused Drugs

There are several types of rodenticides used as bait for targeted species. Unfortunately, they may be ingested by nontarget species such as pets, wildlife, or livestock and cause immediate or delayed illness or death. The most accurate way to identify the active ingredient of a rodenticide that caused a case of poisoning is by which of the following?

Brand and manufacturer
Clinical signs of affected animals
Color and shape of the bait
EPA registration number

Merck and the Merck Veterinary Manual

Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA is a global healthcare leader working to help the world be well. From developing new therapies that treat and prevent disease to helping people in need, we are committed to improving health and well-being around the world. The Merck Veterinary Manual was first published in 1955 as a service to the community. The legacy of this great resource continues as the Merck Veterinary Manual in the US and Canada and the MSD Manual outside of North America.