CHOCOLATE TOXICITY IN A DOG
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A.R. Ahlawat
Department of Animal Genetics & Breeding, College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362 001 (Gujarat)
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S.N. Ghodasara
Department of Animal Genetics & Breeding, College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362001 (Gujarat).
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V.B. Dongre
Department of Animal Genetics & Breeding, College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362001 (Gujarat)
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P. U. Gajbhiye
Department of Animal Genetics & Breeding, College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362 001, Gujarat
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Chocolate toxicity, rehydrated fluid, German shepherdAbstract
Animals of all ages are susceptible for chocolate toxicity affecting many organ systems. The case presented here is of male German shepherd aged 4 years was accidentally encountered with chocolate toxicity with excessive salivation, vomition, diarrhoea, restlessness and incoordination like systems. The dog was treated symptomatically using rehydrated fluids, atropine sulphate and dexamethasone along with other supportive medication immediately. The dog was recovered completely within week of post treatment.
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Gwaltney B. S. (2001). Chocolate Intoxication. Veterinary Medicine Publishing Group. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
Gupta R. C. (2007). Veterinary Toxicology. Basic and Clinical Principles; Pp. 1201.
Hornfeldt, C. S. (1987). Chocolate toxicity in dogs. Modern Veterinary Practice. 68: 552- 554
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