Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog collapsed from fatal heart sac fluid after eating cigarette butts
By Kim, Jung-Hyun & Lim, Jae-Hyun·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2016·Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Acute fatal pericardial effusion induced by accidental ingestion of cigarette butts in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A dog collapsed and had trouble breathing after eating cigarette butts. Tests showed fluid around the heart, which can be life-threatening. Unfortunately, this condition led to serious heart issues and was fatal for the dog. If your pet accidentally ingests something harmful, it's crucial to seek veterinary help immediately.
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Abstract
A dog was referred for collapse and tachypnea after ingesting cigarette butts. Thoracic radiography and echocardiography indicated pericardial effusion, and an electrocardiogram showed tachycardia, variable QRS complexes, and ventricular premature complexes. This is the first description of fatal pericardial effusion associated with cigarette butt ingestion in a veterinary patient.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26834265/