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Brodifacoum poisoning in a dog

Authors: Booth K
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 37, Issue 2, pp 74-75, Jun 1989
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Companion animal, Dog
Subject Terms: Circulatory system/haematology, Parasites - external, Pest/pesticides, Poisoning - chemical, Toxicology
Article class: Clinical Communication

Abstract: A case of brodifacoum poisoning is described in a six-year-old male Kelpie cross working dog. The lclinical features were severe exercise intolerance, haemorrhage from the oral and nasal cavities, dyspnoea and pale mucous membranes. Diagnosis was confirmed by demonstrating an abnormally long whole blood clotting time. The dog was treated successfully by administering 1 litre of whole blood intravenously, intramuscular vitamin K₁ and a three week course of oral vitamin K₃. Experience at the Massey University Small Animal Clinic and Hospital has indicated that poisoning of dogs with the newer long acting anticoagulant rodenticides is becoming more common.

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