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Herbicide (Phenoxy, Others) Toxicosis 464.e3

PEARLS & CONSIDERATIONS • No significant risk of acute toxicosis if animal • Allow adequate drying time before allowing
eats treated grass or goes in the treated yard pets to re-enter treated area.
VetBooks.ir • Other common herbicides to which dogs Prevention SUGGESTED READING Diseases and Disorders
Comments
after the spray has already dried (within a
few hours)
and cats are exposed include glyphosate
Talcott PA: Miscellaneous herbicides, fungicides, and
(Roundup) (p. 392) and pendimethalin.
These herbicides also have a low order of Keep product containers locked and away from nematocides. In Peterson ME, et al, editors: Small
animal toxicology, ed 3, St. Louis, 2013, Saunders,
toxicity, and most exposures result in mild, animals. pp 401-408.
self-limited GI signs.
• Most exposures to phenoxy-type herbicides Technician Tips ADDITIONAL SUGGESTED
involve exposure to low concentrations Ask the clients to bring the container of the READING
(<1% active ingredient) on treated lawns herbicide involved. The U.S. Environmental Gupta PK: Toxicity of herbicides. In Gupta RC,
and therefore are of low-risk concern. Protection Agency (EPA) number or label can editor: Veterinary toxicology basic and clinical
• “Weed-and-feed” lawn care products confirm the type and concentration of herbicide principles, ed 2, London, 2012, Elsevier Inc, pp
contain herbicide (weed) and fertilizer (feed) involved. 631-652.
components. Typically, low risk is expected AUTHOR & EDITOR: Tina Wismer, DVM, MS, DABVT,
from accidental exposures to these products Client Education DABT
unless an insecticide component has been • Always read the label and follow label direc-
added. tions before applying any herbicide.

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