Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with fever and convulsions after plastic explosive poisoning
By De Cramer, K G & Short, R P·Published in Journal of the South African Veterinary Association·1992·Greenhills Veterinary Clinic·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Plastic explosive poisoning in dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A dog was brought to the vet after possibly eating a small amount of a dangerous plastic explosive, which caused symptoms like fever, rapid heart rate, breathing difficulties, and mild seizures. Tests confirmed that the substance was toxic to the dog's nervous system and could be fatal. Unfortunately, the dog did not survive after showing severe symptoms within 18 hours of ingestion. This case highlights the serious risks associated with exposure to harmful chemicals.
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Abstract
A dog suspected of having ingested minute quantities of plastic explosive type 4 (PE4 containing cyclonite) was presented with congested mucous membranes, a fever, an increased pulse rate, hyperventilation, hypersensitivity and mild convulsions. Experimental poisoning of a dog confirmed the neurotoxic properties of PE4 and proved to be fatal at 14 mg kg-1 within 18 h after ingestion. The clinical signs and post mortem findings closely resembled strychnine poisoning in dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1569538/