Metaldehydforgiftning (sneglegift)

Also known as: Forgiftning med sneglegift

Metaldehyd, som anvendes i sneglegift, giver kraftige rystelser og krampeanfald, historisk kaldet 'shake and bake'-syndromet på grund af den ledsagende hypertermi. De klidbaserede piller er meget velsmagende for hunde. Der findes ingen modgift, og hurtig temperaturkontrol er afgørende.

Quick facts

Type:: Poisoning
Typical onset:: Acute
Body systems:: Nervous, Muscular, Central nervous
Affected species:: CAT, DOG, HORSE

Sources & references

Merck Veterinary Manual — Describes metaldehyde tremorgenic toxicosis, hyperthermia, and supportive seizure control.
VCA Animal Hospitals — Owner overview of slug-bait metaldehyde poisoning and emergency care.

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