Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat died after cholecalciferol rodenticide poisoning and lung damage
By Peterson, E N et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1991·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cholecalciferol rodenticide intoxication in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-month-old female domestic shorthair cat was brought to the vet after eating a rodent poison that contained cholecalciferol, which is toxic to pets. The cat showed signs of high calcium and potassium levels in her blood, and her kidneys were struggling. Despite aggressive treatment with fluids, medications, and other supportive care, the cat sadly passed away due to severe lung damage caused by the toxin.
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Abstract
A 4-month-old 2.5-kg sexually intact female domestic shorthair cat was referred to the teaching hospital because of suspected cholecalciferol intoxication after ingestion of a cholecalciferol-containing rodenticide. At referral, the cat was hypercalcemic, hyperkalemic, and acidotic. Despite management of hypercalcemia and preservation of renal function with physiologic saline solution, furosemide, dopamine, and calcitonin, the cat died, apparently as a result of extensive pulmonary mineralization.
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