Acute thallium toxicosis in a dog
Waters, C.B.; Hawkins, E.C.; Knapp, D.W.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 201(6): 883-885
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488 PMID: 1399797 Document Number: 399040
A Doberman Pinscher was evaluated for acute onset of gastroenteritis, characterized by anorexia, hematemesis, and hematochezia. The dog had ingested mole bait containing thallium 2 days prior to admission. Thallium toxicosis was confirmed by detection of thallium in the urine, using colorimetric analysis. The dog responded well to administration of antibiotics, fluids administered IV, warm-water enemas, and oral administration of activated charcoal slurries.