Allium-VG-Cat Flashcards
1
Q
Allium contains and onion and Garlic. T/F
A
T
2
Q
Allium toxicity is third most important toxicity in cats. T/F
A
T
3
Q
Toxic dose for onion is ____ g/kg
A
5
4
Q
Garlic is more toxic than onion. T/F
A
T
5
Q
Allium might be a component of ____ food
A
BABY
6
Q
Allium causes _______ to the RBC
A
Hemolysis
Produce free radicals → hemolysis
7
Q
Meth-Hb is common in cases of Allium toxicity .T/F
A
F
** is possible but RARE
8
Q
____ bodies are seen on RBC in allium toxicity
A
Heinz
9
Q
How soon after ingestion does Hemolysis happen?
A
3-5 days
10
Q
What is the first sign seen in these cases then ?
A
+/- Vomit on first night
** other signs of anemia are inappetance, lethargy , ↑ HR, ↑ RR
11
Q
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A
- Emesis if recent
- If missed the window for emesis, then IV fluids +/- blood transfusion
- Antioxidants like vitamin E or C
