Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Phenol poisoning causing mouth and stomach ulcers in three dogs
By Gieger, T L et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2000·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Phenol poisoning in three dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Three adult dogs were brought to the vet after accidentally ingesting phenol, a toxic chemical. They showed signs of severe mouth and stomach ulcers, along with some blood abnormalities. The vet performed an endoscopy and found serious damage to the stomach lining in two of the dogs. Thankfully, after receiving supportive care, all three dogs made a full recovery. It's important to be cautious with chemicals and double-check information before use.
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Abstract
Three adult dogs were evaluated following oral administration of phenol by the owner. All three dogs experienced severe oral and gastric ulceration. Hematological abnormalities included neutropenia with the presence of toxic neutrophils, thrombocytopenia, and increased muscle enzymes. Endoscopic examination was performed, and biopsies yielded a diagnosis of gastric mucosal necrosis in two of the dogs. Following supportive care, the dogs recovered completely. Phenol is a caustic, highly poisonous derivative of coal tar. The dogs of this report were poisoned inadvertently by their owner who received misinformation concerning the use of this chemical via the Internet.
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