Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog shows delayed nerve problems after organophosphate poisoning
By Renee D. Schmid et al.·Published in Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care·2023·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: Suspected intermediate syndrome in a dog after organophosphate poisoning.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old dog developed neurological symptoms after eating an insecticide that contained a harmful chemical called organophosphate. Initially, both dogs showed signs of poisoning, but while one recovered quickly, this dog experienced more severe symptoms about a day later. Fortunately, the dog's condition improved after receiving a specific antidote called pralidoxime chloride. This case highlights the importance of prompt treatment for organophosphate poisoning to prevent further complications.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE To discuss the clinical presentation and successful treatment of a suspected case of intermediate syndrome due to organophosphate (OP) poisoning in a dog. CASE SUMMARY Two dogs presented with acute cholinergic signs after ingesting an OP insecticide containing 50% acephate. Clinical signs consistent with acute cholinergic crisis resolved in both dogs within 24 hours postingestion. One dog developed an onset of neurological signs consistent with intermediate syndrome approximately 24 hours postingestion. This patient's clinical signs resolved with the use of pralidoxime chloride. NEW OR UNIQUE INFORMATION PROVIDED OP poisoning most commonly presents as an acute cholinergic crisis, with rare instances of animals developing intermediate syndrome. Few reports of successful treatment and recovery from intermediate syndrome exist in the veterinary literature, particularly with instances in which 2 dogs within the same exposure setting were treated for acute cholinergic signs and only 1 progressed to an intermediate syndrome. This report also highlights the importance of early intervention with pralidoxime chloride prior to the onset of aging.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/37943072