The field of companion animal poisoning is a critical area of study for emergency veterinary clinicians. Accidental ingestion of potentially harmful substances such as plants, mushrooms, household products, chemicals, pesticides, and human and veterinary medicines by pets is a common occurrence. The clinical signs of poisoning are often acute and severe, necessitating an up-to-date understanding of the primary poisoning agents, their associated symptomatology, and treatment protocols. Despite the daily exposure of pets to potentially toxic products, the incidence of poisoning case studies in animals is relatively low compared to other causes of illness. This discrepancy presents a challenge for veterinary practitioners, as the toxicity of poisons varies, and each organism may respond differently.

This research topic aims to shed light on recent findings and advancements in the research of toxicity in small animals, and to outline the future challenges in this field. The objective is to provide a comprehensive overview of the field, inspiring and informing veterinary practitioners and researchers. The collection of articles will serve as a valuable resource, offering direction and guidance in the management and treatment of companion animal poisoning.

To further our understanding of companion animal poisoning, we invite articles that address a range of themes related to this topic. These include:

- Toxic plants, mushrooms, venomous insects or snakes, narcotic substances, veterinary or human drugs, pesticides/rodenticides, industrial or household chemicals, insecticides, gardening products (fertilizer, herbicides, fungicides, molluscicides), human foods
- Case series and/or analysis of animal poisoning data from poison control centres
- Prevention of poisoning in animals
- New treatments for poisoning in animals
- Emerging risks/agents of poisoning in pets
- Controversies in the management of poisoned pets
- Management of poisoning in pet rabbits and rodents.

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