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Suspected herbicide toxicosis in a dog
M L Harrington1, M P Moore, P A Talcott
1Department of Clinical Sciences, Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Pullman 99164-6610, USA.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|December 15, 1996
Summary
A Golden Retriever developed muscle rigidity after herbicide exposure. This case highlights that (2-methyl-4-chloro) phenoxyacetic acid (MCPA) toxicosis can cause acquired myotonia in dogs, even if rare.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Toxicology
- Canine Neurology
Background:
- Herbicide exposure is a potential cause of toxicosis in domestic animals.
- Acquired myotonia, a neuromuscular disorder, can manifest in dogs due to various factors.