Also known as: 두꺼비 중독
두꺼비를 비롯한 일부 개구리류를 입에 물거나 물어뜯으면 피부에서 분비되는 강심배당체 유사 물질인 부포톡신에 반려동물이 노출된다. 증상은 심한 침 흘림과 점막 발적부터 부정맥과 발작까지 다양하다. 중증도는 두꺼비 종류와 노출량에 따라 다르다.
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.
