Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog vomiting and collapsing after eating apricot kernels from cyanide
By Houlton, Emma et al.·Published in Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology·2024·the hospital where the dog in the case report presented, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cyanide toxicity secondary to apricot (Prunus armeniaca) kernel meal ingestion in a canine.
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Plain-English summary
A 9.5-year-old female spayed Golden Retriever was brought in after vomiting and collapsing due to eating apricot kernel meal, which can be toxic. Tests showed signs of cyanide poisoning, and the vet tried to stabilize her with fluids and an antidote called hydroxocobalamin. Unfortunately, her condition worsened, and despite efforts to revive her, she did not survive. This case highlights the dangers of certain foods and the importance of immediate veterinary care if a pet ingests something potentially harmful.
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Abstract
Cyanide is one of the most rapidly acting, lethal poisons in human and veterinary medicine. This case report discusses a novel case of cyanide toxicity from apricot (Prunus armeniaca) kernel ingestion in a canine and alternative treatment modalities. A 9.5-year-old female spayed Golden Retriever presented for vomiting and collapse after ingestion of apricot kernel meal. Laboratory findings, including a high anion gap metabolic acidosis with severe hyperlactatemia, clinical signs, and known ingestion of apricot kernels, were suggestive of cyanide toxicity. The dog was treated with crystalloid and synthetic colloids for stabilization and antidote therapy with hydroxocobalamin. The dog's metabolic acidosis and hyperlactemia worsened despite antidote therapy, and the dog progressed to CPA during gastric decontamination efforts. The dog did not respond to CPR efforts. This report will review the mechanism of cyanide toxicity, treatment options, and considerations for future cases.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38802050/