Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with false high chloride after eating horse feed with potassium
By Peacock, R E & Smart, L·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2013·School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: False hyperchloraemia in a dog secondary to ingestion of horse feed supplemented with potassium bromide.
Plain-English summary
A dog was brought in with a swollen belly after eating a large amount of dry dog food and possibly horse feed that contained potassium bromide. Blood tests showed high levels of chloride and bromide, which led the vet to investigate the dog's diet. Fortunately, after treatment, the dog recovered without any complications. This case emphasizes the need for pet owners to be aware of what their pets might accidentally ingest, especially from horse feed.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: A dog was presented for acute abdominal distension after inadvertent access to a large amount of dry dog food and possibly horse feed consisting of chaff, pony cubes and vitamin, mineral and yeast supplements. RESULTS: A marked hyperchloraemia and decreased anion gap on blood electrolyte analysis prompted a review of the patient's history for potential ingestion of bromide. It was revealed that the horse feed was supplemented with potassium bromide. The serum bromide level was 23.6 mmol/L. The dog recovered uneventfully. CONCLUSION: This case report highlights the importance of knowing common interferents of chemical analysis techniques.
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