Lead poisoning: a veterinary responsibility?

Authors: McLeavey BJ
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 27, Issue 10, pp 199, Oct 1979
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: General, Human
Subject Terms: Minerals/elememts, Toxicology, Poisoning - chemical, Nervous system/neurology
Article class: General Article

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Abstract: Many readers will know that a directive has been issued recently which states that all positive cases of lead poisoning in animals should be reported to the Department of Health, so that it can investigate the possible implications for the animal owner`s family, especially if it includes young children. Lead, of course, is present throughout the environment, and there is increasing concern about the pollution from car exhausts. In many homes, especially the older, painted ones, many other sources exist and are a danger to young children and pets in particular. For example, flaking paint, lead pipes, linoleum, batteries, contaminated soil, water and household dust, putty, and lead-glazed pottery. Ingested lead is absorbed slowly, and takes some time to build up toxic levels…

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