Rodenticide Toxicity
Ook bekend als: Rodenticide Intoxication, Rodenticide Poisoning, Anticoagulant Rodenticide Toxicity
Kort samengevat
Rodenticide poisoning is a common and life-threatening veterinary emergency that occurs when pets ingest rat or mouse bait, leading to severe internal bleeding, neurological damage, or organ failure depending on the chemical involved. Immediate veterinary intervention is critical for survival.
TL;DR. Levensbedreigende nood: bloeding of orgaanfalen afhankelijk van het toxine.
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Wat is het?
Chemical baits against rats/mice. Classes: anticoagulants (vitamin K block; coagulopathy), bromethalin (neurotoxin; cerebral edema), cholecalciferol (hypercalcemia; renal failure), zinc phosphide (phosphine gas), strychnine (muscle rigidity).
Oorzaken en risicofactoren
Direct bait ingestion; cats also secondary poisoning via prey. Dogs often indiscriminate eaters. Consider blood types if transfusion needed (type B cats).
Signalen
- Hemorrhage (cardinal for anticoagulants): epistaxis, hematuria, melena, petechiae (often 2-5 days after ingestion)
- Lethargy, pale mucous membranes, anemia, vomiting (common)
- Respiratory distress, ataxia, tremors/seizures, rigidity, PU/PD (toxin-dependent)
Bleke slijmvliezen wijzen op ernstig bloedverlies.
Diagnostiek
Identify active ingredient from packaging. PT/aPTT, PIVKA, anticoagulant screen, CBC, blood gas, thoracic/abdominal imaging for internal bleeding.
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Behandeling
Early emesis (e.g. Apomorphine in dogs), Activated Charcoal. Anticoagulants: Phytonadione (vitamin K1) for weeks. Support: oxygen, plasma/blood transfusion.
Prognose
Anticoagulants: excellent with early decontamination before bleeding; guarded with severe internal hemorrhage. Bromethalin/phosphide/cholecalciferol: guarded to poor after clinical signs.
Preventie
Prefer traps; secure baits in stations only; keep packaging/photos of ingredients; limit hunting of rodents.
Wanneeranneer de dierenarts bellen
Grade-5 emergency. Known/suspected ingestion, captured rodent in bait areas, unexplained bleeding, tremors/seizures: go now.
Bronnen
- Small Animal Critical Care Medicine, 2nd Edition, pages 656, 659, 660, 661.
- Internal Medicine, 5th Edition, page 1291.
My highlights & notes
Tekenen & symptomen
Rassen met hoger risico
Hoe het wordt gediagnosticeerd
- Anticoagulant rodenticide screen using spectrophotometryGouden standaard
- Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT)
- Blood gas analysis
- Blood smear
- Proteins induced by vitamin K antagonism (PIVKA)
- Prothrombin time (PT) / One-stage prothrombin time (OSPT)
- Radiography
- Thoracic and abdominal ultrasonography
Behandelbenaderingen
Behandeling moet worden voorgeschreven door een bevoegde dierenarts. Specifieke doses worden expres niet getoond.
Veelgestelde vragen
What is Rodenticide Toxicity?
Rodenticide poisoning is a common and life-threatening veterinary emergency that occurs when pets ingest rat or mouse bait, leading to severe internal bleeding, neurological damage, or organ failure depending on the chemical involved. Immediate veterinary intervention is critical for survival.
What are the symptoms of Rodenticide Toxicity?
Hemorrhage、Anaemia (pale gums)、Lethargy、Pale mucous membranes、Low platelets、Vomiting (throwing up)、Loss of appetite、Ataxia (wobbly, unsteady walking)
How is Rodenticide Toxicity diagnosed?
Anticoagulant rodenticide screen using spectrophotometry、Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT)、Blood gas analysis、Blood smear、Proteins induced by vitamin K antagonism (PIVKA)、Prothrombin time (PT) / One-stage prothrombin time (OSPT)
How is Rodenticide Toxicity treated?
Behandeling moet worden voorgeschreven door een bevoegde dierenarts. Specifieke doses worden expres niet getoond.
Bronnen
- Small Animal Critical Care Medicine, 2nd Edition (VetBooks.ir) · p. 661
- Small Animal Critical Care Medicine, 2nd Edition (VetBooks.ir) · p. 659
- Small Animal Critical Care Medicine, 2nd Edition (VetBooks.ir) · p. 660
- Small Animal Critical Care Medicine, 2nd Edition (VetBooks.ir) · p. 660
- Internal Medicine 5th · p. 1291
- Small Animal Critical Care Medicine, 2nd Edition (VetBooks.ir) · p. 656
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