Treatment rationale for dogs poisoned with aldicarb (carbamate pesticide)

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dc.contributor.authorArnot L.F.
dc.contributor.authorVeale D.J.H.
dc.contributor.authorSteyl J.C.A.
dc.contributor.authorMyburgh J.G.
dc.date.accessioned2012-04-12T08:32:50Z
dc.date.available2012-04-12T08:32:50Z
dc.date.issued2011
dc.description.abstractThe treatment rationale for dogs poisoned by aldicarb is reviewed from a pharmacological perspective. The illegal use of aldicarb to maliciously poison dogs is a major problem in some parts of the world. In South Africa, it is probably the most common canine poisoning treated by companion animal veterinarians. Aldicarb poisoning is an emergency and veterinarians need to be able to diagnose it and start with effective treatment immediately to ensure a reasonable prognosis. Successful treatment depends on the timely use of an anti-muscarinic drug (e.g. atropine). Additional supportive treatment options, including fluid therapy, diphenhydramine, benzodiazepines and the prevention of further absorption (activated charcoal) should also be considered. Possible complications after treatment are also briefly discussed.
dc.identifier.citationJournal of the South African Veterinary Association
dc.identifier.citation82
dc.identifier.citation4
dc.identifier.citation232
dc.identifier.citation238
dc.identifier.issn382809
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/20636
dc.subjectAldicarb
dc.subjectCarbamate
dc.subjectMalicious poisoning
dc.subjectSupportive treatment
dc.subjectTemik®
dc.titleTreatment rationale for dogs poisoned with aldicarb (carbamate pesticide)
dc.typeReview
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