First report of suspected ethylene glycol poisoning in 2 dogs in South Africa : clinical communication
Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
| Field | Value | |
| Title | First report of suspected ethylene glycol poisoning in 2 dogs in South Africa : clinical communication | |
| Creator | Keller, N. Goddard, A. | |
| Description | Ethylene glycol (anti-freeze) toxicity is a serious emergency in both veterinary and human medicine. Ethylene glycol (E/G) is the active anti-freeze principle in radiator water additives. It is odourless, colourless and has a sweet taste. As little as 5 mℓ or 20 mℓ is sufficient to kill a cat or a dog, respectively. Ethylene glycol is rapidly absorbed and metabolised in the liver to oxalate, which is deposited as calcium oxalate in the kidneys causing irreversible damage. This report describes 2 dogs that were suspected to have ingested ethylene glycol. The report contains a description of the 3 stages of ethylene glycol toxicity as well as a short discussion of the treatment. Public awareness about the dangers of anti-freeze will help in limiting exposure of pets and humans to this potentially fatal toxin. Veterinarians need to be aware of anti-freeze toxicity as delayed recognition and treatment will lead to the death of the patient. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2005-06-13 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/jsava.v76i2.409 | |
| Source | Journal of the South African Veterinary Association; Vol 76, No 2 (2005); 116-119 2224-9435 1019-9128 | |
| Language | eng | |
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