Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat showing poisoning signs after eating muscarinic mushrooms
By Herreria-Bustillo, Vicente J et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2013·Vets Now Referrals Swindon, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Suspected muscarinic mushroom intoxication in a cat.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old domestic shorthair cat ate mushrooms and showed signs of poisoning, which included symptoms related to muscarine intoxication. After being stabilized at the vet, the cat was treated with atropine, a medication that helps counteract the effects of the toxin. Thankfully, the cat recovered well and was able to go home after two days in the hospital.
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Abstract
A 3-year-old domestic shorthair cat was witnessed ingesting mushrooms and developed signs of muscarine intoxication. After stabilisation and treatment with atropine the cat recovered well and was discharged from hospital in 2 days. This report describes the features and successful management of this unusual toxicosis in cats.
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