Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Respiratory arrest in 3 dogs after eating wild mushrooms
By Brandin, Anna C et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)·2013·Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Respiratory arrest following ingestion of wild mushrooms in 3 dogs (2006-2011).
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Plain-English summary
Three dogs experienced respiratory arrest after eating wild mushrooms. Two of the dogs had received diazepam, a sedative, just before their breathing stopped, while the third dog had not been given any medication beforehand. Unfortunately, one of the dogs had to be euthanized, but the other two were able to recover fully after receiving assisted and mechanical ventilation. This case highlights the serious risks of mushroom poisoning in dogs.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical course, treatment, and outcome of 3 dogs with respiratory arrest following mushroom ingestion. CASE SERIES SUMMARY: Three dogs were presented for mushroom toxicosis that developed respiratory arrest. Two of the dogs were treated with diazepam just prior to the development of respiratory arrest; 1 dog received no medications prior to respiratory arrest. Of the 3 dogs, 1 was euthanized and the remaining 2 recovered fully with assisted and mechanical ventilation. NEW OR UNIQUE INFORMATION PROVIDED: This is the first documentation of respiratory arrest associated with mushroom toxicosis in dogs.
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