EXOTIC-PET-TOXICOLOGY Topics
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exotic_pet_toxicology_ball-pythonBall Python toxicology & hazards: peer-reviewed evidence (Europe PMC)exotic_pet_toxicology_bearded-dragonBearded Dragon toxicology & hazards: peer-reviewed evidence (Europe PMC)exotic_pet_toxicology_corn-snakeCorn Snake toxicology & hazards: peer-reviewed evidence (Europe PMC)exotic_pet_toxicology_iguanaIguana toxicology & hazards: peer-reviewed evidence (Europe PMC)exotic_pet_toxicology_leopard-geckoLeopard Gecko toxicology & hazards: peer-reviewed evidence (Europe PMC)exotic_pet_toxicology_turtleTurtle toxicology & hazards: peer-reviewed evidence (Europe PMC)exotic_tox_amphibian_metalsMetal (Cu, Cd, Zn, Ni, Pb) contaminant toxicity in amphibian tadpoles — environmental hazardexotic_tox_amphibian_redlegRed-leg syndrome (bacterial dermatosepticemia) precipitated by poor water / environmental quality in amphibiansexotic_tox_bearded_dragon_householdBearded dragon keeper-practical toxicology & hazards (VCA; Merck Veterinary Manual; ASPCA Pro)exotic_tox_bird_alcoholAlcohol (ethanol) toxicity in birdsexotic_tox_bird_avocado_persinAvocado (Persea americana) intoxication in psittacinesexotic_tox_bird_heavy_metalsLead and zinc — the most encountered heavy-metal poisonings in birdsexotic_tox_bird_hypervitaminosis_aHypervitaminosis A from excessive vitamin A in birdsexotic_tox_bird_hypervitaminosis_dHypervitaminosis D from oversupplementation in birdsexotic_tox_bird_methylxanthinesMethylxanthines (chocolate, coffee, caffeine) toxicosis in birdsexotic_tox_bird_mycotoxinsMycotoxins (aflatoxins, ochratoxin A) contaminating avian feedexotic_tox_bird_ptfePTFE (Teflon) fumes — acute fatal inhalation toxicosis in pet birdsexotic_tox_bird_rodenticidesRodenticide exposure in birds (direct or via contaminated prey)exotic_tox_bird_tea_tree_oilTea tree (Melaleuca) oil intoxication in companion birdsexotic_tox_chinchilla_chokingForeign-body choking / asphyxiation hazard in chinchillas (cannot vomit)exotic_tox_chinchilla_foodsChinchilla non-drug hazards — high-fat foods to avoidexotic_tox_chinchilla_heatstrokeChinchilla heatstroke — heat-sensitive rodents; adapted range 18.3–26.7°C (65–80°F); temp+humidity ruleexotic_tox_ferret_cannabinoidCannabinoid (e.g., marijuana/edible) intoxication in ferrets — ingestion toxicosisexotic_tox_ferret_foodsFerret non-drug hazards — inappropriate plant/ starch foodsexotic_tox_ferret_heatstrokeHeatstroke susceptibility in ferrets (cannot sweat) — environmental hazardexotic_tox_fish_newtankNew-tank syndrome — ammonia / nitrite toxicity in ornamental aquarium fishexotic_tox_fish_prophylactic_medProphylactic medication hazard in ornamental fish — antimicrobial resistance and complicationsexotic_tox_gerbil_foodsGerbil toxic / harmful foods — grapes and rhubarb poisonous to rodents; limit fatty seedsexotic_tox_gerbil_penicillinFatal penicillin-dihydrostreptomycin toxicosis in Mongolian gerbilsexotic_tox_guinea_pig_penicillinGuinea pig antibiotic sensitivity — procaine penicillin and ampicillin GI disturbance (Merck Veterinary Manual)exotic_tox_guinea_pig_penicillin_syndromesPenicillin toxicity syndromes in guinea pigs — toxic, hemorrhagic, chronic (Green 1974, PMID 4446629)exotic_tox_guineapig_foodsGuinea pig non-drug poisons — garden, household and feeding hazardsexotic_tox_hamster_foodsHamster non-drug poisons — household and feeding hazardsexotic_tox_hamster_penicillinPenicillin-induced disease in hamsters — latent-virus activation and endotoxin hypothesis (Green 1974, PMID 4446629)exotic_tox_hedgehog_beddingRespiratory hazard from aromatic / dusty / unsanitary bedding in hedgehogsexotic_tox_hedgehog_obstructionGastrointestinal foreign-body obstruction in African hedgehogs (ingestion hazard)exotic_tox_leopard_gecko_householdLeopard gecko keeper-practical toxicology & hazards (VCA; ASPCA Pro; PetMD; Merck Veterinary Manual)exotic_tox_mini_pig_saltMiniature pig toxicology — salt (water-deprivation sodium ion) toxicosis when water limitedexotic_tox_mouse_foodsMouse toxic / harmful foods — onion, grapes, rhubarb, chocolate (rodent poisons)exotic_tox_parrotToxicoses of pet birds (parrots and related species): lead, zinc, and PTFEexotic_tox_petbird_foodsPet bird (parrot) toxic foods — avocado highly poisonous; some native berries poisonousexotic_tox_rabbit_antibioticsAntibiotic (enteric dysbiosis / enterotoxemia) toxicity in rabbits — oral antibiotic contraindicationsexotic_tox_rabbit_foodsRabbit non-drug poisons — garden, household and feeding hazardsexotic_tox_rabbit_heatHeat stress and heatstroke susceptibility in pet rabbits (environmental hazard)exotic_tox_rat_foodsRat toxic / harmful foods — onion, citrus, walnuts, rhubarb, grapes, raisins, chocolate; limit sugars/dairyexotic_tox_rat_mouse_ammoniaPet rat/mouse respiratory hazard — ammonia buildup in infrequently cleaned cagesexotic_tox_rat_mouse_cagingRat/mouse caging hazards — wire-mesh floors cause limb fractures; softwood bedding induces liver enzymesexotic_tox_rat_mouse_tailLow-humidity tail annular constriction / tail-loss hazard in young ratsexotic_tox_reptile_impactionReptile GI tract obstruction/impaction — ingested gravel and pebble substrate hazard in terrestrial speciesexotic_tox_reptile_mbdReptile metabolic bone disease (MBD) — calcium deficiency / low Ca:P / lack of UVB; pliable jaws, fractures, shell abnormalitiesexotic_tox_reptile_scalerotReptile scale rot (ulcerative dermatitis) — excessive humidity and unhygienic moist bedding in snakes and lizardsexotic_tox_sugar_glider_toxinsEnvironmental toxin exposure in sugar gliders (heavy metals, cage PVC)exotic_tox_turtle_householdTurtle / terrapin keeper-practical toxicology & hazards (RSPCA; PetMD; Merck Veterinary Manual)exotic_toxicology_horseHorse poisonous plants and feeding hazards — ragwort, privet, yew, laburnum, sycamore seeds, oak acorns, grass cuttings (UK DEFRA code)