Also known as: Krötenvergiftung
Das Anfassen oder Beißen von Aga-Kröten und bestimmten anderen Krötenarten setzt Haustiere Bufotoxinen aus, herzglykosidähnlichen Verbindungen, die von der Haut der Kröte abgesondert werden. Die Wirkungen reichen von starkem Speicheln und geröteten Schleimhäuten bis zu Herzrhythmusstörungen und Krampfanfällen. Der Schweregrad hängt von der Krötenart und dem Ausmaß der Exposition ab.
Cane toad toxicosis follows contact with the skin secretions of toads such as Rhinella marina. The bufadienolide toxins act like cardiac glycosides and irritate mucous membranes.
Licking, mouthing, or biting a toad, common in dogs in tropical and subtropical regions. Smaller native toads cause milder signs.
Immediate profuse drooling, head shaking, bright red gums, and pawing at the mouth, progressing in serious cases to vomiting, disorientation, cardiac arrhythmias, seizures, and collapse.
History of toad contact with the characteristic oral irritation and, in severe cases, arrhythmias on examination.
Immediately rinse the mouth forward with running water for several minutes, then provide cardiac and seizure control, temperature management, and supportive care. Prompt mouth rinsing greatly improves outcomes.
Supervise pets outdoors at dawn, dusk, and after rain when toads are active, and remove toads from yards.
This content is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. If you are worried about your pet, contact your veterinarian.
