Veterinary Technician

Category - Pharmacology

In a dog, profuse, frothy salivation, accompanied by vigorous head shaking, pawing at the mouth, and retching is a symptom of poisoning from which of the following species?
  1. Rattlesnake
  2. Black Widow
  3. Toad
  4. Scorpion
Explanation
Answer: C - Toad venom will cause profuse, frothy salivation, accompanied by vigorous head shaking, pawing at the mouth, and retching in a dog. Vomiting is common and although it may persist for several hours, no further signs may develop in poisoning by common indigenous toads.
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