Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Side effects of powdered sodium carbonate (washing or 'Lectric' soda) used as an oral emetic agent in five dogs.
- Journal:
- Australian veterinary journal
- Year:
- 2019
- Authors:
- Watson, A K & Indrawirawan, Y H
- Affiliation:
- Animal Emergency Centre Hallam · Australia
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
CASE SERIES: The administration of emetic agents in dogs for the purpose of gastric decontamination is not without risk, although the incidence of adverse effects is unknown and likely under-reported. This case series describes gastrointestinal and respiratory side effects observed in five dogs that were administered powdered sodium carbonate to induce emesis. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The safety of inducing emesis in dogs using powdered sodium carbonate is discussed.
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