Chemical Poisoning 4 H Veterinary Science Extension Veterinary
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Chemical Poisoning 4 -H Veterinary Science Extension Veterinary Medicine Texas Agri. Life Extension Service College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Texas A&M System http: //aevm. tamu. edu
Objectives n Recognize situations where chemical poisoning poses the greatest risk for animals n List chemical poison that animals encounter most commonly n Recognize substances that contain chemical poisons n Discuss sources of assistance to consult when poisoning occurs
Overview n Non-infectious diseases n Nutritional diseases n Reproductive problems n Chemical poisoning n Toxicity of insecticides n Poisonous plants
n Chemical poisoning n Usually negligence n Transmission n Oral § Lick § Eat n Entices animals and children
n Symptoms similar to infectious diseases n Know poison source n n Treatment quicker More effective
Common Poisonings n Arsenic n Most common n Found in n n n Weed killers Cotton defoliants Wood preservatives Machinery grease Rat bait Insecticides
n Symptoms n n n Weakness Loss of coordination Abdominal pain Diarrhea Paralysis Recovery n Small dose § Recover with supportive treatment n Large dose § Death
n Lead n Severe poisoning if eaten n Found in n n Batteries Lead-containing paint Crankcase oil Consumption n n Large amounts at once Small amounts over time § Remains in system
n Species n n n Dogs Cattle Pigs § Resistant n Affects n n Central nervous system Digestive system
n Symptoms n n n Staggering Grinding of teeth Blindness Diarrhea Convulsive seizures
n Salt n Excess salt, lack of water n Species (common due to diet) n n n Cattle Pigs Poultry
n Symptoms n n Off feed Wander around Unsteady walk Cattle § Drag hind feed § Paralysis § Seizures n Swine § Convulsions § Lose consciousness n Death
n Ethylene glycol n Antifreeze n Species n n n Dogs Cats Sweet taste n Drink
n Symptoms n Stage 1 (1 -12 hours) § Increased water consumption § Increased urination § Drunken appearance n Stage 2 § Kidneys metabolize chemicals § Kidney damage § Depression § Failure to eat § Coma § Death
n Treatable within first hours n n n Dialysis Induce vomiting Sodium bicarbonate § Absorb chemical
n Polychlorinated Biphenyl Compounds (PCBs) n Found in n n Insulating fluids Printing inks Sealants Paints Oral or direct transmission n Symptoms n n Weight loss Skin disorders Reproductive problems
n Problems n n n Treatment n n Collect in body fat Affect humans None Prevention n Remove sources
Poisoning Assistance n Contact poison information center n By area n ASPCA n 1 -888 -426 -4435
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