This article describes six cases of dogs developing acute signs after ingestion of cream of tartar, tamarind pods or paste. These cases represent five households with high certainty of exposure and no evidence of other nephrotoxins or potential causes for signs. Case 1: A 5-year-old, 28kg, healthy, MN mixed breed dog that ingested four cups…
Paintball is a fun outdoor game where you get the opportunity to shoot your opponent with soft capsules that splatter with paint upon impact. While there are ways to participate in competitive paintball, this sport is also a popular group activity and even utilized in training exercises for law enforcement or military personnel. Many paintball…
Do you know of the corrosive dangers lurking in your home? Many household items are made with materials that are highly corrosive to people and pets. From cleaning supplies, batteries, dryer sheets, and even shampoos; your pet could be at risk for corrosive injury. Here are a few tips to help keep yourself and your…
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol with many uses. It can be used to help prevent cavities, sweeten foods and candies, retain moisture, and prevent fermentation and molding. Because of its versatility, xylitol is being found in a wide range of household products. Xylitol can be found in gum, candy, drinks, baked goods, toothpastes, lotions, deodorants,…
Unfortunately, corrosive injuries in animals are relatively common and can be caused by a number of household items. Sources of these injuries can be acids, bases, phenols, aldehydes, alcohols, petroleum distillates, some salts of heavy metals, and cationic detergents such as dryer sheets. Acids (corrosives) with a pH < 2 are commonly associated with corrosive…
