Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Two cats treated successfully after minoxidil 5% poisoning
By Johnson, Tyler E et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)·2023·Department of Clinical Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Successful management of minoxidil 5% toxicosis in 2 cats from the same household.
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Plain-English summary
Two 2-year-old neutered male Savannah cats were brought to the vet after they ingested minoxidil 5%, a substance that can be harmful to pets. Both cats showed signs of serious heart problems, including symptoms similar to congestive heart failure. The veterinarians treated them with intravenous lipid therapy to help remove the toxin and used medications to support their heart function. Thankfully, both cats improved quickly and were able to go home within a day, with no lasting heart issues detected during follow-up exams weeks later.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the successful management of 2 cats following ingestion of minoxidil 5%. SERIES SUMMARY: Two 2-year-old neutered male Savannah cats were presented following suspected minoxidil 5% ingestion. Both cats developed significant myocardial injury, and clinical signs were consistent with congestive heart failure, supported by cardiac troponin I concentrations, echocardiogram, and thoracic radiographs. They required vasopressor therapy and were decontaminated with intravenous lipid emulsion therapy. Following decontamination, both cats were successfully discontinued from vasopressor therapy, and their clinical signs resolved within 24 hours. The cats were successfully discharged without long-lasting cardiac compromise. Their echocardiograms and cardiac troponin concentration 7 weeks after discharge were within reference intervals. NEW OR UNIQUE INFORMATION: This is the first detailed report of the successful management of cats following minoxidil 5% ingestion.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37222073/