Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Phenytoin treatment for digitalis heart arrhythmia in Shetland pony
By Wijnberg, I D et al.·Published in The Veterinary record·1999·Department of Large Animal Medicine and Nutrition, Netherlands·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of phenytoin to treat digitalis-induced cardiac arrhythmias in a miniature Shetland pony.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A miniature Shetland pony showed signs of poisoning after ingesting foxglove, which can cause serious heart problems. Unfortunately, one pony did not survive, but the second pony was treated with an anti-arrhythmic medication called phenytoin and responded well. After 16 days of treatment, this pony was healthy enough to go home.
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Abstract
Two miniature Shetland ponies showing clinical signs of Digitalis purpurea (foxglove) poisoning were examined. One animal died shortly afterwards, but the second was treated successfully with the anti-arrhythmic agent, phenytoin, and was discharged after 16 days.
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