Objective
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To describe the clinical manifestations following cyclonite (C‐4) plastic explosive ingestion in a dog.
Case Summary
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A 2‐year‐old male castrated Labrador working dog weighing 35 kg was presented for seizures shortly after ingestion of C‐4. The dog was successfully treated for the seizures, but developed polyuria/polydipsia shortly after being discharged and was ultimately diagnosed with chronic kidney disease.
New or Unique Information Provided
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This is the first documented case of renal insufficiency in a dog after C‐4 intoxication.
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