Methaldehyde intoxication in dog: Case report

Authors

  • Adriano Carrasco Universidade Estadual do Centro Oeste - Unicentro
  • Ana Clara Batisti Pasquali Universidade Estadual do Centro Oeste - Unicentro
  • Jacqueline Alves Itame Universidade Estadual do Centro Oeste - Unicentro
  • Camila Lima Rosa Universidade Estadual do Centro Oeste - Unicentro
  • Luciana do Amaral Oliveira Universidade Estadual do Centro Oeste - Unicentro
  • Mariana Faccini Pinheiro Universidade Estadual do Centro Oeste - Unicentro
  • Meire Christina Seki Universidade Estadual do Centro Oeste - Unicentro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v15n08a899.1-6

Keywords:

Dog, intoxication, metaldehyde, N-acetylcysteine

Abstract

Due to the use of snail venom (metaldehyde) and ease of ingestion by domestic animals, the intoxication of dogs becomes common. Among the several alterations, those that stand out are hypersalivation, convulsions, renal and hepatic damages. The treatment consists of the control of the clinical signs and reduction of the systemic damages caused mainly by the oxidative stress. N-acetylcysteine, in this case, acted as an antioxidant, playing a key role in patient recovery.

Published

2021-07-31

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

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