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Chemical Poisoning

Chemical Poisoning. 4-H Veterinary Science Extension Veterinary Medicine Texas AgriLife Extension Service College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Texas A&M System http://aevm.tamu.edu. Objectives .

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Chemical Poisoning

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  1. Chemical Poisoning 4-H Veterinary Science Extension Veterinary Medicine Texas AgriLife Extension Service College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Texas A&M System http://aevm.tamu.edu

  2. Objectives • Recognize situations where chemical poisoning poses the greatest risk for animals • List chemical poison that animals encounter most commonly • Recognize substances that contain chemical poisons • Discuss sources of assistance to consult when poisoning occurs

  3. Overview • Non-infectious diseases • Nutritional diseases • Reproductive problems • Chemical poisoning • Toxicity of insecticides • Poisonous plants

  4. Chemical poisoning • Usually negligence • Transmission • Oral • Lick • Eat • Entices animals and children

  5. Symptoms similar to infectious diseases • Know poison source • Treatment quicker • More effective

  6. Common Poisonings • Arsenic • Most common • Found in • Weed killers • Cotton defoliants • Wood preservatives • Machinery grease • Rat bait • Insecticides

  7. Symptoms • Weakness • Loss of coordination • Abdominal pain • Diarrhea • Paralysis • Recovery • Small dose • Recover with supportive treatment • Large dose • Death

  8. Lead • Severe poisoning if eaten • Found in • Batteries • Lead-containing paint • Crankcase oil • Consumption • Large amounts at once • Small amounts over time • Remains in system

  9. Species • Dogs • Cattle • Pigs • Resistant • Affects • Central nervous system • Digestive system

  10. Symptoms • Staggering • Grinding of teeth • Blindness • Diarrhea • Convulsive seizures

  11. Salt • Excess salt, lack of water • Species (common due to diet) • Cattle • Pigs • Poultry

  12. Symptoms • Off feed • Wander around • Unsteady walk • Cattle • Drag hind feed • Paralysis • Seizures • Swine • Convulsions • Lose consciousness • Death

  13. Ethylene glycol • Antifreeze • Species • Dogs • Cats • Sweet taste • Drink

  14. Symptoms • Stage 1 (1-12 hours) • Increased water consumption • Increased urination • Drunken appearance • Stage 2 • Kidneys metabolize chemicals • Kidney damage • Depression • Failure to eat • Coma • Death

  15. Treatable within first hours • Dialysis • Induce vomiting • Sodium bicarbonate • Absorb chemical

  16. Polychlorinated Biphenyl Compounds (PCBs) • Found in • Insulating fluids • Printing inks • Sealants • Paints • Oral or direct transmission • Symptoms • Weight loss • Skin disorders • Reproductive problems

  17. Problems • Collect in body fat • Affect humans • Treatment • None • Prevention • Remove sources

  18. Poisoning Assistance • Contact poison information center • By area • ASPCA • 1-888-426-4435

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