title: Demographic data and treatment of small companion animals with lead poisoning: 347 cases (1977-1986).
abstract: Three hundred forty-seven cases of lead poisoning in small animals, diagnosed after 1976, were reviewed. The types of treatments used and their outcomes were analyzed. Changes in blood lead concentrations following various treatments, as well as the sources of lead exposure, were also reviewed. The geographic origins of the cases were traced, and demographic factors were studied to determine possible correlates that might explain the regional distribution of cases.
authors.affiliation: Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, Boston, MA 02130.
authors.forename: R V
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Morgan
authors.forename: L K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Pearce
authors.forename: F M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Rossi
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D001717:Birds; D001900:Boston; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D002415:Cats; D015913:Chelation Therapy; D002682:Chinchilla; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D004285:Dogs; D004492:Edetic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D007854:Lead / Q000097:blood; D007855:Lead Poisoning / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D009511:New England; D010150:Paint / Q000009:adverse effects; D010396:Penicillamine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011817:Rabbits; D011821:Raccoons; D012189:Retrospective Studies
chemical_list: D007854:Lead; D004492:Edetic Acid; D010396:Penicillamine