Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fluoroacetate poisoning in seven dogs on one property
By O'Hagan, B J·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2004·Oakey Veterinary Hospital, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Fluoroacetate poisoning in seven domestic dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Seven dogs, mostly Maremmas, were brought to the vet over three days after showing signs of poisoning from a toxic substance called sodium monofluoroacetate, commonly used in pest control. The dogs had non-specific symptoms, making it hard to diagnose without knowing about the exposure. Testing confirmed the poisoning in three of the dogs through analysis of their stomach contents and vomit. Unfortunately, the source of the toxin was never identified. This case highlights the risk of poisoning for livestock guard dogs in areas where pest control is used.
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Abstract
Sodium monofluoroacetate, also known as compound 1080, is used in Australia for control of feral and pest species. Poisoning of non-target species by sodium monofluoroacetate can be difficult to diagnose if there is no history of exposure because clinical signs are non-specific. This communication describes the poisoning by sodium monofluoroacetate of seven dogs from one property over a period of 3 days. Poisoning by sodium monofluoroacetate was confirmed by toxicological analysis of stomach contents, gastric lavage fluid and vomitus from three of the dogs, but the source of the toxin was not found. Six of the seven dogs were Maremmas, and livestock guard animals may be at particular risk of exposure to pest control baiting programs.
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