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Lithium toxicity in two dogs.

Authors :
Davies NL
Source :
Journal of the South African Veterinary Association [J S Afr Vet Assoc] 1991 Sep; Vol. 62 (3), pp. 140-2.
Publication Year :
1991

Abstract

Two cases of lithium toxicity are reported on in dogs having had lithium hypochlorite chlorinated water as their sole source of drinking water. Clinical signs in one dog included polyuria, polydipsia, loss of body mass; dehydration, diarrhoea and general weakness and in the other case, polyuria, polydipsia, loss of body mass and seizures. Withdrawal of the water resulted in complete recovery.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1019-9128
Volume :
62
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
1770485