Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Common poisoning signs in dogs and cats in Thailand 2016-2020
By Athip Lorsirigool et al.·Published in World's Veterinary Journal·2022·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: Incidence of Clinical Signs in Poisoned Pets of Thailand: A Retrospective Study
Plain-English summary
A study in Thailand found that many dogs and cats were poisoned, with symptoms like rapid heart rate, excessive drooling, breathing problems, and facial swelling. Out of 102 cases, 58 were dogs, mostly mixed breeds, and the average age of the poisoned pets was around 3 years. The most common poisons included certain pesticides and human medications like acetaminophen. If you suspect your pet has been poisoned, it's crucial to seek veterinary help immediately, as prompt treatment can make a significant difference in recovery.
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Abstract
Clinical signs appear immediately or gradually in poisoned pets. Poisonous agents in pets, especially dogs and cats, have been reported to include human medications (acetaminophen), pesticides (organophosphate and carbamate), insecticides for veterinary use (ivermectin), and food (methylxanthines). The current study investigated the incidence of poisoning in dogs and cats residing in Rayong and Nakhon Ratchasima provinces as well as Bangkok, Thailand, during 2016-2020. The study found a total of 102 poisoned cases of dog and cat, including 58 dogs (56.86%) and 44 cats (43.14%). The poisoned dogs included 39 males (67.24%) and 19 females (32.26%), while poisoned cats consisted of 29 males (65.91%) and 15 females (34.09%). Poisoning was highly diagnosed in mixed breed dogs and domestic short-haired cats. The average age of poisoned dogs and cats was reported as 3.67 ± 1.92 and 3.02 ± 1.72 years, respectively. The most common poisonous agents found in dogs and cats were organophosphate-carbamate groups and acetaminophen. Tachycardia, hypersalivation, dyspnea, and facial swelling were the most common clinical signs observed in poisoned dogs and cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/38c9c381ed31136e5741cfb75d5c27f8623c615e