Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Toy poodle-cross dog poisoned by colchicine medication ingestion
By Wagenaar, ZoëĀ·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienneĀ·2004Ā·Western College of Veterinary Medicine, CanadaĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Accidental colchicine poisoning in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 14-month-old toy poodle-cross was brought to the vet after accidentally eating colchicine, a medication used for gout. The dog showed severe stomach issues and was in shock. Despite intensive treatment efforts, the condition worsened, and the dog was euthanized about a day later due to the severity of the poisoning. This tragic case highlights the dangers of pets ingesting human medications.
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Abstract
A 14-month-old toy poodle-cross was presented, after ingesting the owner's colchicine medication, with severe gastrointestinal disturbances and in shock. Despite aggressive medical management, the patient was euthanized approximately 24 hours after the ingestion. The clinical features, treatment, and necropsy findings of colchicine poisoning are discussed.
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