Fatal metaldehyde poisoning in a dog confirmed by gas chromatography

Metaldehyde is a toxic pesticide used mainly as a molluscicide, responsible for intoxication and deaths in both humans and animals. Accidental exposure to metaldehyde in dogs is considered rare, but severe. Da...

Source: BMC Veterinary Research - May 15, 2020 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ana Fl ávia Machado Botelho, Amanda Milhomem Donato Machado, Rayanne Henrique Santana da Silva, Amanda Carvalho Faria, Lucas Santos Machado, Heloa Santos, Sandro de Melo Braga, Bruno Benetti Junta Torres, Marina Pacheco Miguel, Andrea Rodrigues Chaves an Tags: Case Report Source Type: research