Retrospective data analysis of animal poisoning events in Liguria

Avolio, Rosa; Andreoli, Tiziana; Ercolini, Carlo; Mignone, Walter; Beltrame, Rafael; Razzuoli, Elisabetta; Modesto, Paola; Zoppi, Simona; Crescio, Maria Ines; Ostorero, Federica; Gili, Marilena; Abete, Maria Cesarina; Meloni, Daniela; Dellepiane, Monica

doi:10.1016/j.vas.2021.100178

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“…7 Clinical signs of toxicity in dogs and cats depend on the amount and duration after ingestion and include anorexia, weakness, pale mucous membrane, urination, polydipsia, hematochezia, melena, hemorrhage on the skin and mucous membrane, nasal bleeding, pulmonary edema, intrapulmonary and pleural hemorrhage. 2,5 Recommended treatment for dogs and cats poisoned during the first 4 hours is ingestion of activated charcoal and emetics, while an antidote (vitamin K1) should be administered immediately. 7…”

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“…26 Clinical signs in dogs and cats of organophosphate and carbamate poisoning depend on the quantity of the insecticide and include hypersalivation, vomiting, depression, dyspnea, ataxia, weakness of hind limbs, bradycardia and seizures. 5,27 Pralidoxime and atropine are used as antidotes in poisoned pets following supportive care to prevent gastrointestinal absorption. 27…”

Section: Organophosphate and Carbamatementioning

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“…4 Dogs and cats are often reported with toxic chemical exposure. 5 Types of toxic chemical substances in pets vary depending on each area. In some areas anticoagulant rodenticides are common, while organophosphates may be found in others.…”

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“…In some areas anticoagulant rodenticides are common, while organophosphates may be found in others. 2,5 This review addresses toxic chemical substances often found in dogs and cats including rodenticides, insecticides, molluscicides, herbicides, paracetamol and antifreeze chemicals (ethylene glycol).…”

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Abuse of Chemical Substances Cause Poisoning in Dogs and Cats: A Review

Athip Lorsirigool,

Yuttana Sudjaroen,

Narong Kulnides

2022

Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

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Chemical substances are used worldwide as rodenticides, insecticides and herbicides, and also to protect animals against ectoparasites. Poisoning from chemical substances can occur in dogs and cats from both non-accidental and accidental causes. Non-accidental causes include the intentional abuse of chemical substances. This is regarded as animal cruelty and is illegal in many countries. By contrast, accidental causes result from animals ingesting poisonous substances unintentionally such as baits containing rodenticides or eating dead or alive poisoned rodents. Knowledgeable use of poisonous chemicals is vital for the safety of pets. Clinical signs of poisoning in dogs and cats depend on the type of chemical substances, species, lethal dose (LD 50 ) and duration after exposure. This review summarises the common chemical substances that can endanger dogs and cats including rodenticides, insecticides, molluscicides, herbicides, paracetamol and antifreeze chemicals (ethylene glycol).

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Section: Anticoagulant Rodenticidesmentioning

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Section: Organophosphate and Carbamatementioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Abuse of Chemical Substances Cause Poisoning in Dogs and Cats: A Review

Athip Lorsirigool,

Yuttana Sudjaroen,

Narong Kulnides

2022

Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

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“…Primary exposure results from direct ingestion of the poisoned bait whether it is a target or non-target species. Severe primary poisonings with ARs are widely documented and are among the most common poisoning in dogs ( Lahmar et al, 2019 ; Bertero et al, 2020 ; Avolio et al, 2021 ; CNITV, 2022 ; Webmaster, 2022 ). In France the uses of ARs are divided into two categories, plant protection products (PPPs) and biocides ( European Commission, 2022 ).…”

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Asymptomatic Anticoagulant Rodenticide Exposure in Dogs and Cats—A French and Belgian Rural and Urban Areas Study

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Anticoagulant rodenticides (ARs) are important tools for controlling rodent pests, but they also pose a health threat to non-target species. ARs are one of the most common causes of pet poisoning. However, exposure of domestic animals to subclinical doses of ARs is poorly documented. To study the random exposure of dogs and cats to ARs, feces from animals showing no clinical signs of rodenticide poisoning were collected from a network of French and Belgian veterinarians. We analyzed fresh feces from 304 dogs and 289 cats by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. This study showed a limited prevalence of AR exposure in dogs and cats of 2.6 and 4.5% respectively. In both species, access to the outdoors is a risk factor for ARs exposure. In contrast, the sex of the animals did not affect the ARs exposure status. The observation of the ratio of cis and trans isomers suggested primary exposure in dogs, but also in some cats. While primary exposure in dogs appears to be related to the use of ARs as plant protection products, primary exposure in cats may be malicious, as warfarin, an anticoagulant formerly used as a rodenticide and now used only in humans, was found in 4 of 13 exposed cats. Secondary exposure may also occur in cats.Our study showed reduced exposure in dogs and cats, compared to wildlife, which often has high exposure, especially in areas where rodent control is important.

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