Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ataxia and paralysis in cats in Australia associated with exposure to an imported gamma-irradiated commercial dry pet food.
- Journal:
- Australian veterinary journal
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Child, G et al.
- Affiliation:
- Small Animal Specialist Hospital · United Kingdom
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
Between June 2008 and March 2009, 87 cats in Australia developed symmetrical hindlimb ataxia, paraparesis, tetraparesis, paraplegia or tetraplegia in association with eating an imported, irradiated dry pet food. This communication reports the clinical signs and outcomes of those cats.
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