What should be monitored in animals experiencing Taro toxicity?

Monitoring the respiratory rate and comfort level in animals experiencing Taro toxicity is crucial because Taro contains calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause oral irritation, swelling, and other significant reactions. These symptoms may lead to difficulty breathing, stridor, or changes in respiratory effort, necessitating close observation of the animal’s respiratory function. Additionally, assessing the comfort level helps to determine the animal's pain status, as discomfort from the gastrointestinal or respiratory distress associated with Taro toxicity can significantly affect overall well-being.

While other factors, such as temperature fluctuations or chewing habits, may provide some information about an animal's general condition, they do not directly indicate the effects of Taro toxicity as clearly as monitoring respiratory parameters and general comfort does. Fur texture is also not relevant to the acute effects of Taro exposure.