Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Thallium intoxication in a dog.

L P Ruhr, J K Andries

    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
    |March 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    A dog died from thallium poisoning, showing severe gastrointestinal and skin issues. High levels of thallium were confirmed in the dog

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Hair dye effects on the hair coat and the skin of the dog: a scanning electron microscopic study.

    Anatomia, histologia, embryologia·1988
    Same author

    Toxicity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. VI. Effects of 1-nitropyrene on serum enzyme levels in rats, and protection against it by beta-naphthoflavone and dimethyl sulfoxide.

    Biochemistry international·1988
    Same author

    Toxicity of aromatic hydrocarbons. VII. Hepatotoxicity of 9-nitrophenanthrene, and protection against it by beta-naphthoflavone.

    Biochemistry international·1988
    Same author

    Toxicity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. IV. Effects of diphenaldehyde, a major product of ozonized phenanthrene, in rats.

    Biochemistry international·1987
    Same author

    Toxicity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. V. Protective effect of beta-naphthoflavone against hepatotoxicity induced by diphenaldehyde in rats.

    Biochemistry international·1987
    Same author

    Toxicity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. III. Effects of beta-naphthoflavone pretreatment on hepatotoxicity of compounds produced in the ozonation or NO2-nitration of phenanthrene and pyrene in rats.

    Veterinary and human toxicology·1987

    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Toxicology
    • Environmental Health
    • Animal Pathology

    Background:

    • Thallium poisoning is a serious concern in veterinary medicine.
    • Understanding toxicokinetics and clinical presentation in animals is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.

    Observation:

    • A canine patient presented with acute clinical signs including severe vomiting, gastroenteritis, and notable dermal lesions.
    • The case involved a fatal outcome, necessitating thorough toxicological investigation.

    Findings:

    • Post-mortem chemical analysis detected significant thallium concentrations in biological samples.
    • Quantified thallium levels were 98 ppm in urine, 7 ppm in liver, and 34 ppm in kidney (wet-weight basis).

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the severe toxicity of thallium in domestic animals.
    • Accurate toxicological analysis is vital for confirming thallium exposure and guiding veterinary emergency protocols.
    • Environmental monitoring for thallium may be warranted in areas with potential contamination risks.

    Related Experiment Videos