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Chocolate ingestion-induced non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema in a puppy: a case report

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  • C.F. Agudelo

    (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic)

  • Z. Filipejova

    (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic)

  • P. Schanilec

    (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic)

Abstract

Chocolate intoxication in small animals may be life-threatening and associated with serious morbidity and mortality. The main clinical presentations are cardio-respiratory and neurological complications. One of the most common post-mortem findings is pulmonary oedema which can be a cause of immediate death. We report a case of non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema thought to be triggered by chocolate intoxication in a three-month-old puppy Dachshund dog. To the authors' knowledge this is the first time such a complication has been reported after chocolate ingestion. The history, clinical signs, diagnostic approach (radiographs, methylxanthine concentrations, electrocardiography and echocardiography), and treatment are described. The effects of a combination of methylxanthines and other triggers of non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema are discussed.

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  • C.F. Agudelo & Z. Filipejova & P. Schanilec, 2013. "Chocolate ingestion-induced non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema in a puppy: a case report," Veterinární medicína, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 58(2), pages 109-112.
    • Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:58:y:2013:i:2:id:6703-vetmed
    DOI: 10.17221/6703-VETMED
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