Book

28januari2009
Source: Teton Newmedia, 2006
A guide to poisonous house and garden plants

This guide describes many of the home and garden plants that are likely to poison companion animals. It includes several tables that list the plants by toxin, by clinical signs of poisoning, and by those plants that have poisonous seeds.
Nearly 200 poisonous garden and house plants are described in detail. Each plant is illustrated with one or more color photographs. Also, a list of common names and a clear description of the plant are added. Furthermore, a brief overview of the toxin, and brief descriptions of the clinical signs, risk, and treatment for poisoning are given. Per plant a comprehensive reference list is added. This facilitates finding more information concerning that plant and its toxins.

The guide is not exhaustive, but the plants that are most likely to poison companion animals are included. It is well written and can be easily understood by pet owners, veterinary technicians, and veterinarians. However, it is lacking as a pathology or diagnostic reference. The toxin is only briefly introduced and most sections contain nothing concerning the mechanism of toxicity, toxicokinetics, diagnostics, or pathogenesis.

Still, there are enough reasons to buy the book.. It is the only veterinary text available covering garden and house plants and the reference lists facilitate finding additional information. And above all, the plant photographs are exceptional.


Anthony P. Knight
Guide to Poisonous House and Garden Plants
ISBN: 1591610281