Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vomiting and tremors in 15 dogs with aldicarb poisoning 2001-2009
By Anastasio, John D & Sharp, Claire R·Published in Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)·2011·Department of Emergency and Critical Care, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Acute aldicarb toxicity in dogs: 15 cases (2001-2009).
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Plain-English summary
Fifteen dogs were brought to the vet after showing signs of poisoning from a pesticide called aldicarb, which included vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, and tremors. Most of these dogs were treated in the hospital with various methods, such as inducing vomiting, giving activated charcoal, and providing IV fluids. Out of the 11 dogs that stayed for treatment, 10 recovered and were sent home, while one sadly had to be euthanized after experiencing severe respiratory issues. The prognosis for dogs affected by aldicarb toxicity is generally good with prompt treatment.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the common clinical signs, laboratory abnormalities, treatment, and prognosis associated with acute aldicarb toxicosis in dogs. DESIGN: Retrospective observational study from 2001 to 2009. SETTING: Urban referral hospital. ANIMALS: Fifteen client-owned dogs. INTERVENTIONS: None. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS: The most common clinical signs associated with acute aldicarb toxicosis were vomiting, ptyalism, diarrhea, and tremors. Of the 15 dogs, 11 were admitted to the hospital for treatment, 2 were euthanized at presentation and 2 were discharged against medical advice following minimal treatment and lost to follow-up. Laboratory abnormalities included lactic acidosis and hyperglycemia in 12 and 9 patients, respectively. Treatment of hospitalized dogs included induction of emesis with apomorphine (4 dogs), activated charcoal (5), IV fluids (11), atropine (7), methocarbamol (3), diazepam (1), pralidoxime (1) and diphenhydramine (1). Ten of 11 hospitalized dogs survived to discharge; 1 was euthanized following a respiratory arrest after 36 hours of hospitalization. One patient received mechanical ventilation and treatment for pneumonia before discharge from the hospital. The median duration of hospitalization was 22 hours (range 12-168 h). CONCLUSIONS: Acute aldicarb toxicosis carries a good prognosis for survival and hospital discharge with treatment. Supportive care should be considered for at least 18-24 hours to monitor for response to therapy and development of respiratory failure.
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