Diagnosis and therapy of anticoagulant rodenticide intoxications

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 1988 Jan;18(1):115-30. doi: 10.1016/s0195-5616(88)50012-8.

Abstract

The mechanism of toxicity and agents of anticoagulant rodenticides are discussed. The diagnosis of anticoagulant poisoning is outlined and discussed by applying clinical, laboratory, and therapeutic response measures as a means to confirm poisoning. Additional therapeutic concerns and newly developed diagnostic tests are discussed. Application of the therapeutic and diagnostic measures provides a successful plan to manage anticoagulant poisonings.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anticoagulants / poisoning*
  • Cat Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Cat Diseases / diagnosis
  • Cat Diseases / drug therapy
  • Cats
  • Dog Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Dog Diseases / diagnosis
  • Dog Diseases / drug therapy
  • Dogs
  • Rodenticides / poisoning*
  • Vitamin K / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Rodenticides
  • Vitamin K