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==Introduction==
 
==Introduction==
 
==Signalment==
 
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Dog that live indoors are more likely to have access to chocolate.
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==Diagnosis==
 
==Diagnosis==
 
===Clinical Signs===
 
===Clinical Signs===

Revision as of 21:36, 31 October 2010



Introduction

Signalment

Dog that live indoors are more likely to have access to chocolate.

Diagnosis

Clinical Signs

Chocolate poisoning results in CNS, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular signs.[1]

  • CNS: hyperexcitability, hyperactivity, ataxia initially can evolve into muscle tremors, clonic seizures and hyperthermia.[1], [1]
  • Gastrointestinal: diarrhoea, emesis, haematemesis, colic.[1], [1]
  • Cardiovascular: arrhythmias,infrequently bradycardia but usually tachycardia.[1], [1]

Laboratory Tests

Pathology

Treatment

Prognosis

References

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