Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Suspected muscarinic mushroom intoxication in a cat.
- Journal:
- Journal of feline medicine and surgery
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Herreria-Bustillo, Vicente J et al.
- Affiliation:
- Vets Now Referrals Swindon · United Kingdom
- Species:
- cat
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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