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Phosphide Intoxication in Cats & Dogs

2020-09-04 by CriticalCareDVM

In recent weeks, the emergency team with whom I work has treated several patients for an uncommon toxicity: zinc and aluminum phosphide. So, this week – in the interest of increasing awareness – I’ve written a post about it. I hope you’ll share it with other pet owners to help me reach as many of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: agitation, aluminum, coagulation, coughing, failure, intoxication, kidney, liver, phosphide, phosphine, pulmonary edema, respiratory, rodent, rodenticide, seizures, toxicity, toxin, vomiting, zinc

Baclofen Intoxication – A Dangerous Muscle Relaxant

2018-09-24 by CriticalCareDVM

Many pet parents take prescription medications for various health reasons. Despite their best efforts, many of our pets get into the bottles of pills, and often ingest the potentially harmful drugs. One common medication that can be readily toxic and potentially lethal to dogs and cats is a drug called baclofen. This week I share … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: baclofen, muscle relaxant, toxin

Pooch Plights – When to Bring Your Dog to the ER

2018-08-06 by CriticalCareDVM

Last week I reviewed some common emergency situations for which you should bring your cat to the emergency room. Of course, we can’t forget about our canine companions! So, this week I focus on specific scenarios that necessitate emergency care for your pooch. Happy reading! Pooch Plight #1 – Non-Productive Vomiting Dogs vomit for myriad … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: allium, anticoagulant, brachycephalic, bromethalin, CHF, chocolate, chronic bronchitis, collapse, congestive heart failure, gastric dilatation-volvulus, GDV, grapes, laryngeal paralysis, NSAID, pneumonia, pyometra, raisins, sago palm, seizures, toxin, vulva, xylitol

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