Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
The use of ascorbic acid in the treatment of 2 cases of red maple (Acer rubrum)-poisoned horses.
- Journal:
- The Cornell veterinarian
- Year:
- 1992
- Authors:
- McConnico, R S & Brownie, C F
- Affiliation:
- Department of Food Animal and Equine
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Two horses that were poisoned by red maple trees showed serious health issues, including a type of anemia caused by damaged red blood cells, low oxygen levels in their blood, and extreme tiredness. They were treated with high doses of vitamin C, along with blood transfusions and fluids given through an IV. Remarkably, their health improved significantly within 36 hours after starting the vitamin C treatment.
Abstract
Two horses with red maple (Acer rubrum) toxicity responded to treatment with high doses of vitamin C (ascorbic acid), in addition to blood transfusions, and intravenous fluid therapy. The clinical course included Heinz body anemia, marked methemoglobinemia, depression, and evidence of severe tissue anoxia. Clinical recovery was dramatic with stabilization achieved 36 hours following the initiation of ascorbic acid therapy.
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