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Sodium Fluoroacetate Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Sodium fluoroacetate is a deadly rodenticide that, like fluoroacetamide, blocks cellular energy production and strikes the brain and heart. Signs include vomiting, incoordination, wild running, seizures and rapid death.
Fluoroacetamide Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Fluoroacetamide is a highly toxic rodenticide that blocks the citric-acid cycle, hitting the brain and heart hardest. Poisoned pets vomit, lose control of bladder and bowels, then convulse and may die within minutes to hours.
Phosphamidon (Organophosphate Rodenticide) Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Phosphamidon is an organophosphate rodenticide that triggers the same cholinergic crisis as other organophosphates: vomiting, drooling, breathing difficulty, muscle tremor and seizures. Antidotal and supportive care gives a good chance of recovery.
Zinc Phosphide Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Zinc phosphide is a rodenticide that releases phosphine gas in the stomach, acting mainly on the nervous system. Poisoned pets drool, vomit (with a garlic odour), develop diarrhoea with blood and may seize or fall into coma.
Diphacinone (Rodenticide Anticoagulant) Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Diphacinone is an anticoagulant rodenticide that blocks vitamin K recycling, so poisoned pets bleed internally and may die suddenly or from haemorrhage. Vitamin K1 therapy and, in severe cases, transfusion are the mainstays of treatment.
Organophosphate Pesticide Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Organophosphate pesticides block the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, causing a cholinergic crisis with salivation, vomiting, muscle twitching and seizures. Rapid decontamination and veterinary antidotal therapy are essential.
Botulism (Clostridium botulinum Toxin) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Botulism is a poisoning disease caused by ingesting the neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum in spoiled animal carcasses or feed. It is marked by paralysis of the motor and bulbar nerves.
My Teddy dog is convulsing and foaming at the mouth — could it be epilepsy?
Convulsions with foaming at the mouth can stem from poisoning, distemper, epilepsy and more. Treat it as an emergency and go to a vet at once — poison needs induced vomiting and IV fluids, epilepsy needs brain imaging, and distemper needs infectious-disease screening.
Could my Teddy dog’s seizures and foaming at the mouth be epilepsy?
Seizures with foaming at the mouth in Teddy dogs (Toy Poodles) may signal poisoning, distemper, or epilepsy. Emergency veterinary care is essential; treatment ranges from induced vomiting, gastric lavage, and IV fluids for poisoning to a brain CT for epilepsy and infectious-disease screening for distemper.
My dog has yellow watery stool, seizures, and feels cold — what’s wrong?
A dog with yellow watery stool and continuous seizures is mainly considered poisoning or canine distemper virus infection. A cold body means it has lost body heat; keep it warm promptly and take it to a vet quickly to find the cause and treat it. If poisoned, give fluids promptly to metabolize the toxin and protect the liver and kidneys. If you know what toxin it ate, use the corresponding antidote.