Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rodent poison bleeding caused tracheal collapse in small dogs
By Thomer, Amanda J & Santoro Beer, Kari A·Published in Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)·2018·Department of Clinical Studies-Philadelphia, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Anticoagulant rodenticide toxicosis causing tracheal collapse in 4 small breed dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Four small breed dogs were brought in for breathing problems due to tracheal narrowing caused by bleeding from anticoagulant rodenticide poisoning. All dogs had ingested the poison, which led to prolonged bleeding times. They were treated with fresh-frozen plasma transfusions, vitamin K supplements, and supportive care. Fortunately, three of the four dogs showed improvement in their tracheal condition on follow-up X-rays, and all of them survived.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe 4 cases of tracheal narrowing attributed to tracheal mucosal hemorrhage caused by anticoagulant rodenticide toxicity in breeds predisposed to tracheal collapse. CASE SUMMARY: Over the years 2005-2014, 4 dogs were presented for respiratory distress secondary to diffuse tracheal narrowing. All dogs had possible anticoagulant rodenticide ingestion and prolonged prothrombin time. All dogs received fresh-frozen plasma transfusions, vitamin Ksupplementation, and supportive care. Tracheal narrowing improved on follow-up radiographs in 3 of 4 patients. One of 4 did not have follow-up radiographs performed. All dogs survived. NEW OR UNIQUE INFORMATION PROVIDED: Anticoagulant rodenticide toxicity causing clinical signs consistent with tracheal collapse is a rare but recognized phenomenon that has not been previously reported in breeds prone to tracheal collapse.
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