Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Suspected ivermectin toxicosis in a miniature mule foal causing blindness.
- Journal:
- Veterinary ophthalmology
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Plummer, Caryn E et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Small and Large Animal Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
A 9-week-old miniature mule foal presented to the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital for acute blindness, ataxia, and depression following an overdose of an over-the-counter ivermectin-based de-worming medication. Ophthalmic examination and electrodiagnostic evaluation eliminated outer retinal abnormalities as the primary cause of the bilateral blindness, implicating instead a central neurologic effect of the drug. With symptomatic and supportive care, the foal recovered fully and regained its vision.
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