Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Puppy with lead poisoning and seizures recovers after treatment
By Huerter, L·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2000·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Lead toxicosis in a puppy.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5-month-old puppy started showing signs of a stomach blockage and then began pressing its head against surfaces and having seizures. Tests revealed high levels of lead in its blood, indicating lead poisoning. After receiving intensive treatment for lead toxicosis, the puppy made a full recovery and is now healthy.
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Abstract
After showing clinical and radiographic signs of a gastrointestinal foreign body, a 5-month-old puppy began head pressing, which progressed to convulsions. Hematological abnormalities suggested lead poisoning; serum lead was 2.61 mumol/L. The puppy made a complete recovery after intensive treatment for lead toxicosis.
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