Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mare very tired and unsteady after propylene glycol exposure
By McClanahan, S et al.·Published in Veterinary and human toxicology·1998·Department of Clinical and Population Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Propylene glycol toxicosis in a mare.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
In this case, a mare accidentally received a dose of propylene glycol, which is a substance sometimes used in veterinary medicine. After getting 6.0 ml of propylene glycol for every kilogram of her body weight, she showed serious symptoms like being very tired, having trouble walking, and her breath and feces had a bad smell. Fortunately, with the right medical treatment, she was able to recover from this poisoning.
Abstract
Propylene glycol and mineral oil are commonly used in the veterinary profession for treatment of bovine ketosis and equine impactions, respectively. Accidental administration of 6.0 ml propylene glycol/kg of body weight in horses causes severe depression, ataxia and malodorous breath and feces. However, appropriate medical therapy can result in successful treatment of this toxicosis.
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