Case summary: An adult male intact domestic shorthair cat was presented for acute onset of generalised tremors, stupor, horizontal nystagmus, anisocoria and bilateral absence of pupillary light and palpebral reflexes. Response to intravenous (IV) administration of benzodiazepines was minimal; thus, ...
Author(s)
Bergamini, I.; Mattavelli, C.; Grossi, G.; Magagnoli, I.; Giunti, M.
Publisher
Sage Publications Ltd, London, UK
Citation
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports, 2020, 6, 2,
Introduction: Intentional and accidental poisoning of animals is often caused by readily available commercial pesticides, such as the molluscicide metaldehyde. A retrospective analysis of suspected metaldehyde poisonings between 2014 and 2016 in Italy was conducted. Material and Methods: Biological ...
Author(s)
Roma, A. de; Miletti, G.; D'Alessio, N.; Rossini, C.; Vangone, L.; Galiero, G.; Esposito, M.
Publisher
De Gruyter Open, Warsaw, Poland
Citation
Journal of Veterinary Research, 2017, 61, 3, pp 307-311
The pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of metaldehyde poisoning in cats and dogs are described.
Publisher
Newsmed, Paris, France
Citation
Point Vétérinaire, 2018, 49, 384 (Part 1), pp 23
Arion vulgaris are mostly controlled using chemical molluscicide products, and the detrimental environmental effects of these molluscicides can be reduced by decreasing the number of pellets applied per unit area. The objective of this study was to compare three slug control methods during two...
Author(s)
Adomaitis, M.; Skujienė, G.; Račinskas, P.
Publisher
MDPI AG, Basel, Switzerland
Citation
Insects, 2022, 13, 3,
As the spring turns to summer, owners and their pets will spend even more time out of doors. Some venomous animals are more active in the warmer months and there is risk of adder bites or stings from bees, wasps and hornets. Adder bites can result in significant morbidity but low mortality. Insect...
Publisher
MA Healthcare Limited, London, UK
Citation
The Veterinary Nurse, 2022, 13, 5, pp 225-233
Episodes of indoor exposure to toxic compounds in companion animals are frequent. Toxico-epidemiological data on this matter are fundamental not only to take proper corrective actions but especially because domestic animals represent crucial sentinels for environmental toxicants. In this review we...
Author(s)
Bertero, A.; Fossati, P.; Caloni, F.
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Citation
Science of the Total Environment, 2020, 733,
Metaldehyde intoxication is among the more common intoxications that veterinarians may be confronted with. While it is a rare event in cats, dogs may be attracted by open bait boxes and possibly ingest larger amounts. The rather typical symptoms are initial salivation and emesis, anxiety and...
Publisher
Schlütersche Verlagsgesellschaft GmbH & Co. KG, Hannover, Germany
Citation
Praktische Tierarzt, 2012, 93, 10, pp 886...893
The brain is susceptible to a variety of poisons. Sedating drugs and chemicals can cause central nervous system (CNS) depression while other substances can cause CNS stimulation, including seizures. These are of particular concern since intractable seizure activity may cause complications, with...
Publisher
MA Healthcare Limited, London, UK
Citation
Companion Animal, 2020, 25, 2, pp 83-91
The brain is susceptible to a variety of poisons. Sedating drugs and chemicals can cause central nervous system (CNS) depression while other substances can cause CNS stimulation, including seizures. These are of particular concern since intractable seizure activity may cause complications, with...
Publisher
MA Healthcare Limited, London, UK
Citation
The Veterinary Nurse, 2020, 11, 3, pp 116-125
A retrospective study was carried out by reviewing all suspected cases of domestic animal poisoning attributed to pesticides, reported to the Milan Poison Control Centre (MPCC) between January 2011 and December 2013. During this period, pesticides were found to be responsible for 37.3% of all...
Author(s)
Caloni, F.; Cortinovis, C.; Rivolta, M.; Davanzo, F.
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Citation
Science of the Total Environment, 2016, 539, pp 331-336