Poisons Flashcards
Name for Slug baits (pellets)
Metaldehyde
Name for antifreeze
Ethylene Glycol
Name for Chocolate
Theobromine
Name for weedkiller
Paraquat
Signs of Paracetamol poisoning
- Cyanosis
- Respiratory Distress
- Facial swelling (cats)
- liver failure (especially dogs)
Treatment for Paracetamol poisoning
- Emesis
- N-acetylcysteine
Clinical signs of ibuprofen poisoning
- Gastric ulceration
- vomiting
- Renal failure gas
Treatment of ibuprofen poisoning
- Emesis
- activated charcoal
- IVFT
- Gastroprotectant drugs
Clinical signs of Anticoagulant rodenticides poisoning
- Haemorrhage (5-7 days after ingestion of toxin)
Treatment of Anticoagulant rodenticides poisoning
- Emesis
- activated charcoal
- vitamin K (S/C or Orally)
- Whole blood or plasma transfusion
Clinical Signs of Metaldehyde (slug pellet) poisoning
- Severe seizures
- depression
- Vomiting and Diarrhoea
- Hyperthermia
- Metabolic acidosis
Treatment of Metaldehyde (slug pellet) poisoning
- Gastric lavage
- activated charcoal
- control seizures
- cool
Clinical signs of Xylitol poisoning
- Collapsed due to hypoglycaemia
- can progress to liver failure with vomiting and icterus
Treatment of Xylitol poisoning
- Emesis if patient is neurologically appropriate
- I/V glucose for hypoglycaemia
- supportive care and hepatoprotectants for acute hepatic necrosis
Clinical signs of Oranophosphates/ carbamate
Insecticides
- Salivation
- Lacrimation
- Urination
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Muscle tetany (twitching)
- Depression
Treatment of Oranophosphates/ carbamate
Insecticides poisoning
- Activated charcoal
- prevent further grooming
- Bathe (if topical exposure)
- Atropine
Clinical Signs of Ethylene glycol (antifreeze) poisoning
- Vomiting
- Depression
- Ataxia
- Dehydration
- Oliguric Renal failure
Treatment of Ethylene glycol (antifreeze) poisoning
- Emesis
- IVFT
- Ethanol
- 4-methylpyazole (specific antidote for use in dogs)
Clinical Signs of Theobromine (Chocolate) poisoning
- Restlessness
- Panting
- Vomiting
- Tachycardia
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
Treatment of Theobromine (Chocolate) poisoning
- Emesis
- Activated Charcoal
- Arrhythmia treatment
Clinical signs of Paraquat (weedkiller) poisoning
- Vomiting
- Renal and hepatic signs
- Dyspnoea
Treatment of Paraquat (weedkiller) poisoning
- No specific treatment
- Supportive Care
Clinical signs of Liliun spp. And Hemerocallis including Tiger, Easter and Stargazer lilies poisoning
- Acute kidney injury
Treatment of Liliun spp. And Hemerocallis including Tiger, Easter and Stargazer lilies poisoning
- Supportive Care
Clinical signs of Permethrin (found in some over-the-counter flea treatments) poisoning
- Twitching
- Muscular Tremors
- Seizures
Treatment of Permethrin (found in some over-the-counter flea treatments) poisoning
- Wash area with warm water and detergent
- consider intralipid therapy
- Heavy sedation/ anaesthesia to control seizures may be required
- Supportive Care
