COMMON POISONING IN DOGS

Question 1

a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug with analgesic, anti inflammatory, and antipyretic effects,2 is available in a variety of strengths

Answer 1

Ibuprofen

Question 2

has a narrow margin of safety in dogs, and acute toxicosis is common

Answer 2

Ibuprofen

Question 3

ENUMERATE
Ibuprofen overdose can cause these effects

Answer 3

GI, renal, and central nervous system
(CNS) effects

Question 5

Doses of ibuprofen approaching 175 mg/kg increase a dog’s risk of developing ___________

Answer 5

acute renal failure

Question 6

Treatment for acute ibuprofen toxicosis

Answer 6

✓ inducing emesis
✓ administering activated charcoal
✓ GI protectants (H2 -blockers, sucralfate, misoprostol)
✓ inducing diuresis with
intravenous fluids

Question 7

multiple charcoal doses are indicated to reduce ________ in dogs that have ingested high doses of ibuprofen

Answer 7

enterohepatic recirculation

Question 8

ENUMERATE
GI protectants

Answer 8

✓ H2-blockers
✓ sucralfate
✓ misoprostol

Question 9

Chocolate contains two types of methylxanthine. ENUMERATE

Answer 9

theobromine and caffeine

Question 10

milk chocolate contains about how many amounts of methylxanthine?

Answer 10

60 mg/oz

Question 11

dark chocolate contains hiw many amounts of methylxanthine?

Answer 11

150 mg/oz

Question 12

baking chocolate contains how many amounts of methylxanthine?

Answer 12

450 mg/oz

Question 13

contains about 60 mg/oz methylxanthine

Answer 13

milk chocolate

Question 14

Contains about 150 mg/oz methylxanthine

Answer 14

dark chocolate

Question 15

Contains about 450 mg/oz methylxanthine

Answer 15

baking chocolate

Question 16

Clinical signs of chocolate ingestion range
from GI upset to cardiovascular effects (e.g. tachycardia, hypertension or hypotension, arrhythmias) to CNS signs (e.g. agitation, pacing, hyperactivity, tremors, seizures).