Retrospective study of suspected canine poisoning cases at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria (2009-2019)
Cases of canine poisoning pose a great challenge to pet owners and veterinarians due to incomplete patient history, late/delayed presentation of pets and the large array of poisonous agents. A ten-year retrospective study on canine poisoning cases presented to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Abeok...
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| author | Adekoya O.A. Adenubi O.T. Adebayo O.O. Adebowale O.O. Oyewusi J.A. Olukunle J.O. |
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| description | Cases of canine poisoning pose a great challenge to pet owners and veterinarians due to incomplete patient history, late/delayed presentation of pets and the large array of poisonous agents. A ten-year retrospective study on canine poisoning cases presented to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Abeokuta, Nigeria was conducted. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize animal signalment, mode, month and year of exposure, severity, treatment and outcome. Associations between explanatory demographic characteristics of patients (age, sex and breed) with poison type and route of exposure were determined using a binary logistic regression model. Fifty-two case records with poisoning history and complete data were reviewed. The study population consisted of twenty males and thirty-two females between two months and five years of age. Poisonous agents that were identified included insecticides/acaricides (83%), cleaning products (2%), rodenticides (4%) and snake venom (6%). Poisoning occurred more in Alsatians, especially during the rainy season. No association between the dog demographics with type of poisoning and route of exposure was observed (p>0.05). There were 4 fatalities and 48 recoveries. This study highlights the heterogeneity of poisonous agents, associated clinical signs, treatment and outcome, and the challenges involved in poison control. Standardized approaches for the collection, assessment, integration of poisoning data and risk management is needed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6f571980146c4b33ace937f2cb2e7e6f2022-12-21T19:32:10ZengDe GruyterOpen Veterinary Science2544-89512020-12-0111303710.1515/ovs-2020-0102Retrospective study of suspected canine poisoning cases at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria (2009-2019)Adekoya O.A.0Adenubi O.T.1Adebayo O.O.2Adebowale O.O.3Oyewusi J.A.4Olukunle J.O.5Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Agriculture, PMB 2240, Alabata, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.Federal University of AgricultureAbeokuta College of Veterinary Medicine Abeokuta, Please select an option belowNigeria.Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Federal University of Agriculture, PMB 2240, Alabata, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Agriculture, PMB 2240, Alabata, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Agriculture, PMB 2240, Alabata, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Agriculture, PMB 2240, Alabata, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.Cases of canine poisoning pose a great challenge to pet owners and veterinarians due to incomplete patient history, late/delayed presentation of pets and the large array of poisonous agents. A ten-year retrospective study on canine poisoning cases presented to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Abeokuta, Nigeria was conducted. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize animal signalment, mode, month and year of exposure, severity, treatment and outcome. Associations between explanatory demographic characteristics of patients (age, sex and breed) with poison type and route of exposure were determined using a binary logistic regression model. Fifty-two case records with poisoning history and complete data were reviewed. The study population consisted of twenty males and thirty-two females between two months and five years of age. Poisonous agents that were identified included insecticides/acaricides (83%), cleaning products (2%), rodenticides (4%) and snake venom (6%). Poisoning occurred more in Alsatians, especially during the rainy season. No association between the dog demographics with type of poisoning and route of exposure was observed (p>0.05). There were 4 fatalities and 48 recoveries. This study highlights the heterogeneity of poisonous agents, associated clinical signs, treatment and outcome, and the challenges involved in poison control. Standardized approaches for the collection, assessment, integration of poisoning data and risk management is needed.https://doi.org/10.1515/ovs-2020-0102acaricidesdogsinsecticidesretrospectivetoxicology |
| spellingShingle | Adekoya O.A. Adenubi O.T. Adebayo O.O. Adebowale O.O. Oyewusi J.A. Olukunle J.O. Retrospective study of suspected canine poisoning cases at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria (2009-2019) Open Veterinary Science acaricides dogs insecticides retrospective toxicology |
| title | Retrospective study of suspected canine poisoning cases at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria (2009-2019) |
| title_full | Retrospective study of suspected canine poisoning cases at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria (2009-2019) |
| title_fullStr | Retrospective study of suspected canine poisoning cases at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria (2009-2019) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Retrospective study of suspected canine poisoning cases at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria (2009-2019) |
| title_short | Retrospective study of suspected canine poisoning cases at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria (2009-2019) |
| title_sort | retrospective study of suspected canine poisoning cases at the veterinary teaching hospital federal university of agriculture abeokuta nigeria 2009 2019 |
| topic | acaricides dogs insecticides retrospective toxicology |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1515/ovs-2020-0102 |
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