Accidental colchicine poisoning in a dog
AUTOR(ES)
Wagenaar, Zoë
FONTE
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
RESUMO
A 14-month-old toy poodle-cross was presented, after ingesting the owner’s colchicine medication, with severe gastrointestinal disturbances and in shock. Despite aggressive medical management, the patient was euthanized approximately 24 hours after the ingestion. The clinical features, treatment, and necropsy findings of colchicine poisoning are discussed.
