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Rodenticides.

Michael J Murphy1

  • 1School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108, USA. murph005@tc.umn.edu

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
|May 16, 2002
PubMed
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Rodenticides are common toxins in pets, with anticoagulant rodenticides, bromethalin, cholecalciferol, strychnine, and zinc phosphide causing most companion animal poisonings. This review details their effects, diagnosis, and treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Toxicology
  • Small Animal Medicine

Background:

  • Rodenticides are widely used, leading to significant pesticide exposure.
  • Companion animal toxicosis from rodenticides is a common veterinary concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the most frequent rodenticide toxicities in companion animals.
  • To detail the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of key rodenticide poisonings.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of rodenticide toxicities.
  • Discussion of five major rodenticide classes: anticoagulant rodenticides, bromethalin, cholecalciferol, strychnine, and zinc phosphide.

Main Results:

  • Anticoagulant rodenticides, bromethalin, cholecalciferol, strychnine, and zinc phosphide are the most implicated in companion animal poisonings.

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  • Each agent presents unique pathophysiologic findings and requires specific diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

    • Conclusions:

    • Understanding the specific characteristics of common rodenticides is crucial for effective veterinary intervention.
    • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment are essential for managing rodenticide toxicosis in pets.