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Dogs and cats strychnine poisoning clinical symptoms

Strychnine's safety range is relatively small, the toxicity of the strychnine is very strong, overdose or improper use, often cause acute poisoning.

In the early stage, dogs and cats are restless, hypersensitive, reactive to sound, light and other external stimuli, muscle twitching, nystagmus, dilated pupils, cyanosis of visible mucous membranes, respiratory distress, weak pulse, elevated body temperature; followed by clenching of the teeth, anterior angular reflexion, convulsions, myoglobinuria, and asphyxia due to respiratory spasm paralysis and asphyxiation.

Dr. Paw Paw suggests

1, the pet strychnine poisoning should be promptly put into a portable cage, cover the top with a thick cotton cloth, to avoid the sound and light stimulation, and then sent to the veterinary hospital emergency.

2, after the basic treatment, give the dog to take a lot of water, with the use of hydrochlorothiazide tablets (Puente) catheterization diuretic, oral once, 3-4 mg / kg body weight.

3, oral pet electrolyte concentrate (Puante), symptomatic vomiting diarrhea caused by dehydration symptoms, speed up the body to recover, according to the weight to take, free oral 2-5 days.

Canine and feline strychnine poisoning treatment program

Emetic, gastric lavage, diaphoresis, diuresis, symptomatic treatment and strengthen the principle of care.

1, phenobarbital, 6~12 mg / kg body weight, oral / intramuscular injection / intravenous drip.

2, 20% mannitol, 0.5~1g/kg body weight, slow intravenous drip, 3~4 times a day.

Enhanced care: rehydration, sick dogs and cats in a dark and quiet environment.