Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Two cats recovered from lead poisoning after succimer treatment
By Knight, T E et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2001·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Succimer for treatment of lead toxicosis in two cats.
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Plain-English summary
Two cats were brought to the vet because they were showing signs of neurological issues, like trouble with balance and coordination. Their owner had been renovating an old house, which likely exposed them to lead from chipping paint. After testing, the vet confirmed lead poisoning and treated both cats with a medication called succimer. Thankfully, there were no side effects from the treatment, and both cats made a full recovery. If your cat shows unusual behavior and you've been doing home renovations, it’s important to talk to your vet about potential lead exposure.
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Abstract
Two cats from a single household were examined because of neurologic abnormalities suggestive of central vestibular disease. The owner had been renovating her 150-year-old house for the preceding 3 months, and renovations included chipping and sanding of old paint from windowsills and stair railings. Lead toxicosis was diagnosed on the basis of history and concentrations of lead in blood and urine. Both cats were treated with succimer. Treatment was not associated with any adverse effects, and both cats recovered completely. Ingestion of old paint from house renovations is the most common source of lead exposure in cats. Owners of cats with gastrointestinal tract or neurologic abnormalities should be questioned specifically about house renovations.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11417739/