Von Hanf bis Schokolade: Tiervergiftungen im Wandel der Zeit Eine retrospektive Aufarbeitung der Kasuistik des Schweizerischen Toxikologischen Informationszentrums (1997 – 2006)

Abstract

The purpose of this retrospective study was to analyse the etiology, frequency and outcome of toxicological cases recorded by the consultation service of the Swiss Toxicological Information Centre (STIC) hotline over a 10-year period, from 1997 to 2006. A detailed analysis of this database indicates that common human drugs not intended for use in animals, as well as pesticides and toxic plants represent the most prominent hazards involved in the reported cases of animal poisonings. The comparison with a previous survey from the years 1976 - 1985 revealed new toxic risks due to the accidental uptake of cannabis products, castor seeds or chocolate by dogs. In addition, there is a striking increase of serious poisonings with pyrethroids in cats. The follow-up reports delivered by veterinarians also reflect novel pharmacological and technological trends in the management of poisonings.

A retrospective evaluation of confirmed and suspected poisonings in 166 cats between 2016 and 2020

“…A survival rate of almost 90% and low mortality rates is consistent with other studies reporting an 86%, 83%, and 85% survival rate, respectively [ 3 , 35 , 36 ]. However, data for comparison are sparse in feline medicine.…”

Disinfectant choices in veterinary practices, shelters and households

“…58 However, it is worth emphasising that in most reports on domestic animal poisoning, disinfectants do not play a major role -the major culprits being human medications, ethylene glycol, lead, lily plants and topical pesticides. 59,61,[64][65][66][67][68][69][70][71] Deficiency of the enzyme UDP-glucuronosyl transferase renders cats extremely sensitive to the adverse effects of…”

Akute Vergiftungen bei Hunden – Falluntersuchung über einen Zeitraum von 5 Jahren

“…Die Überlebensrate von 97 % in unserer retrospektiven Analyse ist etwas höher als in anderen Studien, die von Überlebensraten von 83-89 % berichten [15,16,19,47]. Allerdings findet sich in der vorliegenden Studie ein hoher Anteil von Theobrominvergiftungen, deren Mortalitätsrate unter 3 % liegt [16].…”