TOXBUDDY IS A VET’S BEST FRIEND
You might know what the patient has ingested, but how do you find out what the best course of action is? Traditionally, vets dig into multiple sources - including researching the question in a variety of different publications or even calling a colleague. This takes time and time is precious when treating dog poisonings. We want to change that.
Dog poisonings are some of the most stressful and challenging cases you have to face as a vet.
We’ve collected information on hundreds of toxins in our online database. The information is there whenever you need it, easily accessible online. Simply look up the toxin, insert the weight of the dog and you’ll receive an instant toxicity assessment and clear guidance on how to proceed. ToxBuddy is a tool for professionals. It’s tailored to offer specific information and to answer all the questions that a fellow practitioner would ask related to:
- Case-specific toxin calculations
- Expected clinical signs
- Decontamination
- Diagnostics
- Symptomatic treatment
- Monitoring and prognosis
ToxBuddy makes it easier than ever to treat a dog poisoning.
OVER 300 TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND GROWING
Our database contains a wide range of toxic substances and the data is actively managed and updated. Currently, there are over 300 substances available to browse by name or category.
ToxBuddy covers not only the most common substances but numerous more unusual toxins as well. Take a deep dive inside ToxBuddy’s database and you’ll find everyday toxins such as xylitol, chocolate and acetaminophen (paracetamol). If your patient has ingested a more uncommon human medicine or a plant, don’t worry – our extensive database can help you with that as well.
If you can’t find a substance you are looking for, you can request it by sending us a message. After we receive your request, we comb through all available literature on the substance and add it to our database. Feel free to give us feedback on the user experience as well: we’d love to hear what you think!
Our fellow veterinarians have an important role in making ToxBuddy even more comprehensive information source for vets treating dog poisonings.