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Also known as: '''''Plumbism — Saturnism'''''

Also known as: '''''Plumbism — Saturnism'''''

==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Lead poisoning is a condition caused by increased levels of lead in the body and is most common in dogs and cattle. It can also occur in birds, but disease in other animals is limited by reduced accessibility, selective eating habits or lower susceptibility.

Lead poisoning is a condition caused by increased levels of lead in the body and is most common in dogs and cattle. It can also occur in birds and chelonia, but disease in other animals is limited by reduced accessibility, selective eating habits or lower susceptibility.

Lead poisoning usually occurs following ingestion of '''paint, lead weights, lead shot and used oil and batteries'''.

Lead poisoning usually occurs following ingestion of '''paint, lead weights, lead shot and used oil and batteries'''.

Chelation therapy, in combination with '''antioxidant treatment''', may limit oxidative damage associated with acute lead poisoning. Antioxidants such as n-acetylcysteine have been used in combination with DMSA.

Chelation therapy, in combination with '''antioxidant treatment''', may limit oxidative damage associated with acute lead poisoning. Antioxidants such as n-acetylcysteine have been used in combination with DMSA.

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==References==

==References==

Kahn, C. (2005) '''Merck Veterinary Manual''' 9th Edition ''Merck and Co''

Kahn, C. (2005) '''Merck Veterinary Manual''' 9th Edition ''Merck and Co''

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