| Oleander intoxication in New World camelids: 12 cases (1995-2006). | |
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PMID: 19650704 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To characterize the clinical and clinicopathologic effects and evaluate outcome associated with oleander toxicosis in New World camelids. DESIGN: Retrospective case series. ANIMALS: 11 llamas and 1 alpaca. PROCEDURES: Medical records from a veterinary medical teaching hospital from January 1, 1995, to December 31, 2006, were reviewed. Records of all New World camelids that had detectable amounts of oleandrin in samples of serum, urine, or gastrointestinal fluid were included in the study. Descriptive statistics were used to evaluate the history, physical examination findings, clinicopathologic data, and outcome of affected camelids. RESULTS: 11 llamas and 1 alpaca met the inclusion criteria of the study. Either oleander plants were present where the camelids resided (n = 7) or oleander plant material was identified in the hay fed to the camelids (5). One llama was dead on arrival at the hospital, and another was euthanized upon admission because of financial concerns. Of the 10 treated camelids, 9 had evidence of acute renal failure, 7 had gastrointestinal signs, and 4 had cardiac dysrhythmias on initial evaluation. The overall mortality rate was 25%, but the mortality rate for the 10 camelids that were medically treated was 10%. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: In New World camelids, oleander intoxication was associated with a triad of clinical effects (ie, renal, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular dysfunction). Oleander intoxication often represented a herd problem but carried a fair to good prognosis if treated promptly. Oleander toxicosis should be considered a differential diagnosis in sick camelids. |
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Authors:
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Tania A Kozikowski; K Gary Magdesian; Birgit Puschner |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume: 235 ISSN: 0003-1488 ISO Abbreviation: J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. Publication Date: 2009 Aug |
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Created Date: 2009-08-04 Completed Date: 2009-09-25 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7503067 Medline TA: J Am Vet Med Assoc Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 305-10 Citation Subset: IM |
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Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA. |
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Animal Feed Animals Camelids, New World* Diagnosis, Differential Female Food Contamination / analysis* Male Nerium / poisoning* Plant Poisoning / blood, diagnosis, mortality, veterinary* Prognosis Retrospective Studies |
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