Kidney Killers
Consumption of any part of this plant will lead to kidney failure in cats - through proximal renal tubular cell degeneration.
What are Lillies! The flower is the most toxic part but even licking a few grains of pollen will put a cat in to kidney failure within 12-48hrs.
Once in kidney failure the prognosis is grave even with aggressive treatment.
Accidental overdose of NSAID medications can cause what type of damage to the gastrointestinal tract?
Gastric ulcers and possible perforation
This is the active ingredient in marijuana which can result in CNS depression.
What is THC- tetrahydrocannabinol
The classic presentation of a marijuana-intoxicated dog is one that is depressed, hypothermic, bradycardic, and dribbling urine.
Where does the apomorphine live?
In the fridge.
What is decontamination?
Remove the source of toxicity- through emesis, dilution, flushing/ bathing, gastric lavage, activated charcoal.
Their dried counterpart, often found in trail mix, can pack a deadly punch if a dog ingests them.
Raisins! (and grapes)
The toxin component is unknown and the dose is variable. Can cause kidney failure anytime in the first 3 days days after ingestion.
The ingestion of drain cleaner can result in what in dogs and cats?
Oral, esophageal and gastric ulceration.
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING
Treated supportively with sucralfate, omeprazole, lidocaine mouth wash (If indicated), and Cerenia.
If a dog accidentally gets an overdose of benzodiazepines (alprazolam, diazepam, midazolam), this drug can be used to reverse its effects?
Flumazenil
Typical treatment for anticoagulant rat bait ingestion?
Vitamin K1 and blood transfusion if needed.
Drug of choice to induce vomiting in dogs?
Apomorphine
Misoprostol is a synthetic prostaglandin which is a preferred drug of choice to use when treating this toxicity in dogs.
NSAID toxicity
Both pet and human NSAID medications can be toxic at the right dose. Human NSAIDs should NEVER be used in pets. Toxicity damages the GI tract and kidneys.
What is xylitol?
Name 2 things that a xylitol toxicity can cause?
Synthetic sugar alcohol
HyPOglycemia
Liver Toxicity
This is the drug of choice to administer with an opioid overdose?
Naloxone
This is also what Narcan nasal spray is.
Tremorgenic mycotoxins can lead to uncontrollable muscle tremors and seizures. What did the dog eat to cause this condition?
Moldy food - bread, pasta, compost
What is the drug of choice to induce vomiting in cats?
Xylazine
This is the toxic ingredient in antifreeze, which if ingested can result in renal failure.
What is Ethylene Glycol
Button battery ingestion can lead to this ?
Gi ulceration/perforation.
The surrounding metal mixes with the gastric juices and degrades the battery releasing acid. The button then can fuse to the stomach mucosa making it difficult to remove.
This human attention deficit disorder medication can cause tachycardia, hyperthermia, agitation, muscle tremors, and seizures with accidental ingestion in dogs.
Amphetamines- Adderall
A client calls and says "Please help! My dog ate some chocolate". What is your response?
Find out how much and what type of chocolate, and immediately deliver this information to your DVM.
Name 2 resources you can call anytime to get advice on toxicities in pets?
ASPCA Animal Poison Control
Pet Poison Helpline
Often found in rat bait, the end result of this toxin ingestion can cause mineralization of the kidneys.
cholecalciferol - vitamin D Toxicosis
Pennies minted after this year can lead to this toxicity?
1982; Zinc toxicity
Copper became more expensive so they chose to make the composition of the penny mostly Zinc
This active ingredient in some rat baits can lead to severe neurologic dysfunction and can be very difficult to treat if not caught early?
Bromethalin
Bromethalin is a neurotoxic rodenticide, which can cause severe neurologic effects in dogs and cats, including fatal cerebral edema.
What are the 2 main treatments we *typically* use as soon as an accidental ingestion patient comes in?
Induce emesis
Administer activated charcoal
*both of these treatments can be contraindicated with certain toxicities*
The active ingredient in some canine topical flea preventatives can result in seizures and hyperthermia if put on a cat?
Permethrin/ pyrethrins