Alpha-chloralose poisoning in cats in three Nordic countries - the importance of secondary poisoning.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alpha-chloralose (AC) is a compound known to be toxic to various animal species and humans. In 2018 and 2019 an increase in suspected cases of AC poisoning in cats related to the use of AC as a rodenticide was reported to national veterinary and chemical authorities in Finland, Norway and Sweden by veterinarians working in clinical practices in respective country. The aims of this study were to prospectively investigate AC poisoning in cats, including possible secondary poisoning by consuming poisoned mice, and to study metabolism and excretion of AC in cats through analysis of feline urine.

Methods

Data on signalment, history and clinical findings were prospectively collected in Finland, Norway and Sweden from July 2020 until March of 2021 using a questionnaire w

SUBMITTER: Windahl U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9446805 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature