CHOCOLATE TOXICITY IN A DOG

Authors

  • A.R. Ahlawat Department of Animal Genetics & Breeding, College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362 001 (Gujarat)
  • S.N. Ghodasara Department of Animal Genetics & Breeding, College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362001 (Gujarat).
  • V.B. Dongre Department of Animal Genetics & Breeding, College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362001 (Gujarat)
  • P. U. Gajbhiye Department of Animal Genetics & Breeding, College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362 001, Gujarat

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v43i6.153948

Keywords:

Chocolate toxicity, rehydrated fluid, German shepherd

Abstract

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. 

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

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

Downloads

Published

08-08-2024

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 6 (2014): IJVASR Nov - Dec 2014

Section

Short Communications

License

All the copy right belongs to the sponsoring Organization, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai - 51.

How to Cite

A.R. Ahlawat, S.N. Ghodasara, V.B. Dongre, & P. U. Gajbhiye. (2024). CHOCOLATE TOXICITY IN A DOG. Indian Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Research, 43(6), 452-453. https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v43i6.153948