Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ethylene glycol poisoning in a pregnant cat and a tomcat
By Ts. Hristov et al.·Published in Bulgarian Journal of Veterinary Medicine·2023·Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Trakia University, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, BG·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Ethylene glycol intoxication in a pregnant cat and a tomcat. Case report
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Plain-English summary
A pregnant cat and a male cat were brought in after showing signs of weakness, loss of appetite, lethargy, and repeated vomiting. Both cats had low body temperature and pale gums, and tests revealed serious kidney damage and high levels of certain substances in their blood. Unfortunately, despite the veterinary team's efforts, both cats did not survive, and the examination showed that the kittens also suffered from severe kidney issues. This case highlights the dangers of ethylene glycol poisoning, which can be fatal for cats.
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Abstract
Clinical cases of two cats, poisoned with ethylene glycol: one tomcat and a pregnant female in the last quarter of gestation, are presented. Cats were reared outdoor. The history included a sudden weakness, inappetence, lethargy and repeated vomiting in both animals. Physical examination showed reduced skin elasticity, hypothermia (37.3 С° and 37.8 С°), hyporeflexia, pale mucous coats. Blood biochemical changes comprised hyperglycaemia (7.74 and 10.1 mmol/L), hyperphosphataemia (6.3 and 5.67 mmol/L), increased urea (66.6 and 68.2 mmol/L) and creatinine concentrations (1408 and 918 µmol/L). Ultrasound examination showed severely increased corticomedullary echogenicity of kidneys, including foetal kidneys. Blood sample obtained post mortem from foetuses was characterised with dramatically increased phosphate (11.3 mmol/L), urea (66.2 mmol/L) and creatinine concentrations (642 µmol/L). Foetal urine had abundant calcium oxalate monohydrate crystals. Such crystals were present also in histological preparations from kidneys of both adult cats and foetuses.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.15547/bjvm.2021-0027