Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Signs and lab results in dogs and cats with antifreeze poisoning
By Thrall, M A et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1984·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinicopathologic findings in dogs and cats with ethylene glycol intoxication.
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs and cats showed serious symptoms after ingesting ethylene glycol, a toxic substance found in antifreeze. Common signs included unsteady movements, lethargy, vomiting, and low body temperature. Blood tests revealed various issues, including high white blood cell counts and kidney problems, while urinalysis showed abnormal findings like protein and sugar in the urine. Unfortunately, many pets did not survive due to delays in getting treatment. Quick veterinary care is crucial for pets suspected of poisoning with ethylene glycol.
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Abstract
Clinicopathologic findings were retrospectively evaluated in 26 cats and 24 dogs with ethylene glycol intoxication. Common clinical signs were ataxia, depression, vomiting, and hypothermia. Characteristic alterations in the hemogram and serum chemical profile included neutrophilia, lymphopenia, azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia, hyperglycemia, and decreased whole blood bicarbonate. Common urinalysis findings included isosthenuria, proteinuria, glucosuria, hematuria, calcium oxalate and hippurate crystalluria, and the presence of renal epithelial cells, white blood cells, and granular and cellular casts in the urine sediment. The high death rate (78%) was attributed to delays in presentation, diagnosis, and therapy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6698834/